Processes involved with Divorce

Getting a divorce is not an easy task as it involves many complexities. In this blog, we will discuss the process of How to do divorce.

The divorce process starts from filing all the necessary paperwork to the courts, which includes submitting a writ of divorce accompanied by a statement of claim citing the grounds under which you are seeking divorce.

Once done with that the partner who is filing a divorce must also submit a proposal stating how any minor children of the union will be provided for after the separation is finalized. They also need to give a housing plan detailing how the shared home will be divided or disposed. The respondent spouse is informed about the initiation of divorce process, once all documents are received by the court.

The process continues with a Status Conference scheduled by the court within six weeks from the respondent's declaration of having no objection to the grounds. But if the respondent has objected, then the spouses have to enter into court-mandated counselling until they reconcile or they decide that divorce is inevitable.

The court puts an effort to save the marriage by providing a three-month cooling-off period. Also, in order to grant a divorce, it is important that the judge is completely convinced that the marriage is beyond repair. After getting convinced, the judge provides a certificate of divorce. 

The Agony of Divorce for a Woman

Should You Stay or Should You Go?

If you are struggling with this question, Should I stay till the kids get older? The decision is not an easy one and this article attempts to answer a lot of the common questions  that women have about this topic, in order to help them work through the issues and emotions. 

Knowing When to Divorce is reached when you have concluded that there is no hope left in your marriage and even then there can still be lingering doubts. Below are a few points to help clean your mind through this stressful time…

• My husband is more like a room-mate than a husband
• He's financially irresponsible and amassing massive credit card debts
• Whenever we fight, he threatens to divorce me
• I've lost my desire for him. Should I get a divorce?

Abusive Relationships– If you are married to someone with an abusive personality, it makes getting divorced all that more complicated. You hope that things will eventually change or even start questioning if it`s all your fault. Here are some points to help you identify an abusive relationship…

• He's moody and bossy; I wish I never married him. What can I do?
• I always get the blame for everything that's wrong in our marriage.
• He's not going to nor willing change, why can't I let go?
• He always criticises my decisions and I can't handle it anymore.
• I feel hopeless and hurt beyond repair with all this abuse.

Dealing with Your Friends and Family–You will naturally seek support from your close friends and family when you're considering a divorce, but look out, you might well be shocked by their reaction. They just do not know what happens behind closed doors, this making them a dangerous source for support. A friend is there to support your judgement.