As the clock struck midnight this New Year’s Eve, did you meet the new year with anticipation and excitement or with a sense of hopelessness? Is your life is in the same place as it was last year? Why haven’t you made the changes necessary to create that life you want ? Why are you paralyzed by the very thought of divorce?
Because divorce is scary. It’s a huge life choice filled with uncertainty. Often it is easier to remain with the “devil you know” than face the great unknown of a different future. You are not alone. It’s very common for people who have spent years working hard at making their marriage work to no avail to hesitate in filing for divorce, even when they know it is the right thing.
The decision to divorce should never be taken lightly. It requires careful consideration and, in my opinion, partners should try every avenue and resource available to create a satisfying marriage before considering divorce. But if you have done that and are facing a future with a spouse who cannot or will not work with you, it may be time for you to move forward.
What’s stopping you?
Fear.
Maybe you are worried you won’t be able to support yourself or that you won’t have access to your children. Perhaps you are worried how expensive a divorce will be or where you will live. Maybe you think that its better to stay together for the sake of the children. These looming questions are scary. But they have answers. Meet with an attorney at Simply Divorce for a pre-divorce planning session and get them answered. If you can bring these fears to light and get the facts, you will be able to move forward and act from a place of knowledge, not fear, and make good decisions about your future.
Get the facts about divorce in Louisiana. Get familiar with what the law is and how it will apply to your situation. Get your questions answered about your finances, children and future. Then, weigh your options and make a plan of action.
Ultimately our lives are created by the choices we make. Don’t let fear and lack of knowledge keep you paralyzed with indecision. Take action and make 2016 a year of growth and change.
Ready to grow and change? Schedule a pre-divorce planning and information session: kim@simplydivorce.me or 985-327-3024.