Divorce is a life-changing event, and it’s to be expected that you’ll find it difficult to cope with on many different levels. Whether you have a complicated, messy divorce involving property and child custody battles, or a fairly straightforward divorce between two people without kids or a lot of property, the mental and emotional toll can be equally difficult. Here are a few tips for how to cope with divorce and get through this difficult time.

• Allow yourself time to grieve. Possibly one of the first things to realize is that even if the divorce was your choice, you’re still going through some significant loss. You may or may not feel the loss of your spouse as keenly, but it’s also a loss of your old life, and often a loss of security as well. Acknowledge your grief and be kind to yourself during this difficult time.
• Find emotional support. Just because you’re grieving doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. Your first line of defense is most likely close friends and family who can provide a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on, but don’t hesitate to seek out other sources of support as well. Divorce support groups offer the opportunity to talk to others who are going through or have already been through what you’re struggling with right now. Professional help from a counselor or therapist might be called for, for the kids as well as for you.
• Maintain stability for you and the kids. You’re going through a substantial upheaval in your life right now, which makes it even more important to establish and maintain as stable of a new life as you can manage. If you have kids, it’s especially important to them to keep their life as much the same as possible, as kids are creatures of habit who find a lot of comfort from a familiar routine.
• Avoid engaging in conflict. Let’s face it, too much conflict may be a significant reason why you’re getting this divorce in the first place. For the sake of making it happen as quickly and as smoothly as possible, it’s important to be vigilant and not let yourself get sucked into arguments and fights. If you have kids, it’s especially important to avoid conflict around them, in order to give them the best chances of maintaining relationships with both parents. If at all possible, allow legal representatives and the courts to make decisions on disagreements, rather than bickering and turning it into a source of stress for everyone involved.
• Get legal representation. Legal representation plays an important role in a divorce. Having a professional, experienced guide ensures that everything is done right, for one thing, but it also enables you to take a step back and avoid those conflicts. Your attorney has no emotional connection and can advocate for your best interests without anger or hurt feelings complicating the negotiations.

Strong representation in family court is important, but there is a lot more to know about how to cope with divorce. Divorce takes a heavy mental and emotional toll, in addition to all the time and money you’ll spend. To ensure you’ll have good representation throughout the process, call Simon Law Group today. We’ll handle the legal part so that you can focus on taking care of yourself and your family during this difficult time.