How to Choose Between Separation and Divorce

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Think about what you want.. Identify obstacles to the relationship.. Assess your finances.

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Think about what you want.

Step 1

Think about what you want.

2

Identify obstacles to the relationship.

Step 2

Identify obstacles to the relationship.

3

Assess your finances.

Step 3

Assess your finances.

4

Consider whether the separation is permanent or temporary.

Step 4

Consider whether the separation is permanent or temporary.

5

Come up with a list of questions.

Step 5

Come up with a list of questions.

6

Find a time and place to talk.

Step 6

Find a time and place to talk.

7

Use "I" language.

Step 7

Use "I" language.

8

Try to remain calm during the discussion.

Step 8

Try to remain calm during the discussion.

9

Realize you do not need to solve all disagreements at this point.

Step 9

Realize you do not need to solve all disagreements at this point.

10

Find a divorce lawyer.

Step 10

Find a divorce lawyer.

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Schedule a consultation.

Step 11

Schedule a consultation.

12

Ask if your state offers legal separation.

Step 12

Ask if your state offers legal separation.

13

Hire the lawyer.

Step 13

Hire the lawyer.

14

File for divorce or legal separation.

Step 14

File for divorce or legal separation.

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