It is commonly said that divorce is the second most traumatic event, after the death of a loved one. Some think divorce is worse – when your spouse dies, he’s gone, but a divorced spouse lingers in your environment, really haunting you.

 

The law is confusing enough – you need to understand it, if you are to manage the process. Your lawyer can tell you a lot, but he (or she) is not a professional communicator, and does not have the time to explain everything to you. Mediciine is the same – you should not let the medical profession operate on you unless you have an understanding of what is going on. Where would you get that information?

 

The divorce experience is confusing, frightening, debilitating. It can ‘wipe you out’ physically and emotionally. Have you seen how gaunt some divorcing people get, how some of them seem permanently illl, during and after divorce? Stress can bring you down and even damage your immune system. You need to look after your health.

 

It always matters. During divorce, the money issues become even more poignant.

 

You need to keep a fine balance if you are to succesfully manage your way through your divorce. You cannot do it alone. Let’s face it, you need all the help you can get. But, no one professional can give you the ‘big picture’. That is why we are here. Join Divorcelink and get assistance from a range of experts, plus notes, articles, documents and tip sheets. Not to mention, a forum where you can share your fears and ideas with others in the same boat. Then there’s the bonus stuff – newsletters, book reviews and more.