Understanding the Basics of Consumer, Financial and Personal Injury Law

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Understanding the Basics of Consumer, Financial and Personal Injury Law

Up until nine months ago, I always considered myself above everyone else when it came to having good credit. I paid my bills on time and never went a day late on rent. I became the epitome of what a good consumer should be. But after losing my job after 12 years of faithfulness and hard work, my ego took a hit and so did my credit and finances. Humbled, broke and unable to pay my bills, I decided to file bankruptcy. I couldn't get a job right away and the only way to stay afloat was to start over. My bankruptcy attorney helped me do that. I started this blog to teach you how to come back from a financial and personal disaster with your life intact. I hope that you find the legal counsel you need to rebuild your life as well.

Contemplating Divorce? How To Breaking the News to Your Spouse

Ending a marriage is not easy. There are many things to think about, like who gets child custody or how to divide your belongings. But before you get to all that, you need to decide if you really want a divorce and how you're going to break the news to your partner. The following tips will help you do that. 

Are You Ready for a Divorce?

The reason you want a divorce should be that you know the relationship cannot be salvaged. If you have other reasons, this probably means that you are not serious or that you need more time. The following are a few reasons that may indicate you are not ready for a divorce:

  • You hope that your spouse will take you seriously after announcing your intentions.
  • You are threatening your spouse just to get your way.
  • You want to divorce your spouse out of vengeance.

If you still feel that you are ready for a divorce, you can ask your divorce lawyer to recommend a marriage counselor to help you clear your mind and prepare you for the next step.

Breaking the News to Your Spouse

You should try your best to break the news calmly. Remember, this request can be quite upsetting and hurtful to your partner. Consider the following suggestions to break the news eloquently: 

  1. If you have children, make sure that they can't hear your discussion. Divorce can sometimes cause a heated reaction, and you do not want the kids to experience that.
  2. Try to gauge just how surprised your spouse will be about this divorce. For example, if you have been sleeping in separate rooms, then your spouse should be aware of your unhappiness. You can use this educated guess to tell your spouse about the unhappiness you are both going through and that you have reached the decision that this relationship must end.
  3. You can also start by talking about your feelings if you think your spouse is unaware of your unhappiness. Giving your partner reasons for your unhappiness should help your partner form a logical reason for what you ask for at the end of your discussion. Make sure that you do not blame your spouse as it may cause a negative reaction.
  4. Be sure to be compassionate to your spouse when you break the news.

As you can see, breaking the news about your divorce can be done tactfully. And remember that you can always talk to your divorce attorney about any other suggestions that can help you in these early stages of your divorce. Consider speaking with a divorce lawyer from Kalasnik Law Office for more help.


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