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When Is Divorce a Good Idea?
While divorce certainly wasn’t the goal when you married, many marriages do end in divorce, and staying married just for the sake of staying married isn’t likely to do anyone in your family any favors. If you know that you need a divorce, consulting with an experienced Virginia divorce attorney sooner rather than later is well-advised – there is no reason to delay the inevitable, and paying careful attention to your divorce proceedings from the outset is likely to be beneficial. If you aren’t sure whether or not divorce is the answer for you, however, a dedicated divorce attorney may be able to help you with that, as well.Â
Your Marriage
An important point to make is that if your marriage can be saved and you consider it worth saving, you should pour your efforts into that goal. All marriages go through ups and downs, and there are a wide range of resources available to help you get yours back on track. The bottom line is that divorce is mentally and emotionally draining as well as having all of the following downsides:
- Divorce is costly
- Divorce is disruptive
- Divorce is hard on your children
- Divorce is time-consuming
In other words, you shouldn’t pursue a divorce before you’re sure it’s the right decision for you.Â
How a Compassionate Divorce Attorney Can Help
Many people think consulting with a divorce attorney means that divorce is imminent, but that is far from the reality of the matter. A trusted divorce attorney can help you better understand what divorce is likely to mean for you – in your exact situation, which can play an important role in your decision-making process.Â
Do You Need a Divorce?
If your marriage has become untenable for you – in regard to any factor that matters to you – divorce is likely your best option. Further, there are certain situations in which divorce is routinely recommended, including:
- If your spouse is emotionally, sexually, or physically abusive to you or your children
- If your spouse controls your life and finances (against your wishes)
- If your spouse’s mental illness or addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling, or anything else is making your life miserable (and he or she refuses to adequately address the issue)Â
- If you are unable to move beyond your spouse’s infidelity
- If your spouse is unable or unwilling to provide you with the love and affection you seekÂ
In the end, if your marriage is not working for you and your attempts to rectify the matter have not been fruitful, it is time to consult with a knowledgeable divorce attorney.Â
An Experienced Virginia Divorce Attorney Can Help
The savvy Virginia divorce attorneys at Mahoney Richmond Thurston, PLLC, understand that making the decision to divorce is never an easy one and are committed not only to zealously protecting your parental and financial rights along the way but also to making the process as streamlined as possible. Learn more about what we can do to help you by contacting us today.Â
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