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Weathering the Chaos of a Divorce

When a couple divorces, chaos often ensues. In many cases, both parties will experience drastic changes in lifestyle. One or both of you will gavel and library of books - Attorneys at Nunis & Associatesneed to find a new place to live. In addition, you and your ex may change other aspects of your life such as your social relationships, parenting style and self-perception. Your finances will also change as a consequence of divorce. In some cases, the pressure and change brought on by divorce may cause people’s behavior to become strange. People sometimes go back to behaving the way they did when they were young and single. This can lead to behavior that is self-destructive or risky such as drinking too much, getting involved in casual relationships or doing drugs. There are some things you can do to minimize the disruption that comes with divorce. The following are some suggestions from the Attorneys at Nunis & Associates for keeping the chaos to a minimum.

Focus On Your Children

If you have children, they will be affected by the changes brought on by your divorce. You can help them weather the storm by making sure that their needs are being met. Do your best to shelter and protect them from the stress and emotional turmoil of your divorce.

Try to stay upbeat and positive when you are with your children. Focusing on your children and keeping a positive attitude will help you stay rooted and positive yourself. You can avoid dwelling too deeply on your own problems if you make your children your number one priority during the divorce.

Avoid Any Other Major Changes for at Least One Year

Some people will react to the upheaval of a divorce by changing everything else. This could mean moving to a new location, quitting a job or cashing in retirement accounts. A divorce is a big enough change by itself. If you can avoid changing something, you should.

A family lawyer can assist you with negotiations, legal advice and representation in court, if necessary. To speak with a family lawyer, please call the Attorneys at Nunis & Associates at (512) 236-9696.