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How do you tell your spouse you want a divorce?

On Behalf of | Jul 30, 2024 | Divorce

Telling your spouse you want a divorce may not be easy, regardless of the issues your marriage has or your feelings toward them. This is a conversation you may never have thought to hold. 

So, how can you raise the matter? 

Here are four tips to help you:

1. Be certain you want to dissolve the marriage

Divorce is not a topic to talk about when you are not sure. That’s why it’s recommended to employ all possible solutions to make a marriage work. If nothing works in your case and you are sure divorce is the only solution, you can initiate the discussion.

Threatening divorce in arguments or changing your mind after informing your spouse you want to dissolve the marriage can negatively impact your relationship.

2. Prepare to deal with their reaction

Before asking for a divorce from your spouse, gauge their possible reaction. Note that they may not be expecting it even though you may have had problems in your marriage. Thus, you should be prepared for an emotional conversation. 

However, if you believe they saw the divorce coming or were preparing for one, perhaps from their recent behavior, you may have a more manageable conversation.

3. Plan what to say

It’s crucial to plan what you tell your spouse. Not doing this can result in you making hurtful statements. Your words should be respectful and clear.

4. Pick a suitable time and location

Choose an uninterrupted time and location to discuss divorce with your spouse. You can turn off your phones, take the kids to a loved one, get a babysitter and so forth.

It matters how you tell your spouse you want a divorce. If you don’t handle this properly, you may have a challenging divorce. Thus, learn more to approach every process of your divorce from the right angle.

 

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