How to Ask for a Divorce
Choose a time and place where you can meet privately.. Express your feelings or dissatisfaction with the marriage.. State that you would like a divorce.
Steps
Choose a time and place where you can meet privately.
Choose a time and place where you can meet privately.
Express your feelings or dissatisfaction with the marriage.
Express your feelings or dissatisfaction with the marriage.
State that you would like a divorce.
State that you would like a divorce.
Listen to what your spouse has to say.
Listen to what your spouse has to say.
Delay talking about logistics.
Delay talking about logistics.
Write a script beforehand if you think you will be too emotional.
Write a script beforehand if you think you will be too emotional.
Remain calm throughout the conversation.
Remain calm throughout the conversation.
Use "I" statements to avoid blame.
Use "I" statements to avoid blame.
Steer clear of fault-finding or arguing.
Steer clear of fault-finding or arguing.
Prepare for mixed emotions in the aftermath.
Prepare for mixed emotions in the aftermath.
Agree to marriage counseling only if you're willing to put in the effort.
Agree to marriage counseling only if you're willing to put in the effort.
Figure out what you want to keep from the marriage.
Figure out what you want to keep from the marriage.
over any children.
over any children.
Agree to see a mediator if you and your spouse are on good terms.
Agree to see a mediator if you and your spouse are on good terms.
Consult with a lawyer if you and your spouse disagree on certain issues.
Consult with a lawyer if you and your spouse disagree on certain issues.
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