It’s important to gather all financial, personal, real estate, legal, and miscellaneous documents prior to scheduling a meeting with a divorce attorney.

When considering divorce, weigh the pros and cons, including relief from consistent arguments, dating new people, and creating a positive environment for your kids, versus costly financial fees, family and friends picking sides, and emotional exhaustion.

To rediscover yourself post-divorce, work through your emotions, try new things, enjoy your alone time, date, and spend time with friends.

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So, when should you tell your children you’re getting a divorce? Although the ultimate answer is up to you, it’s best to inform your children as soon as you and your partner decide to officially split. Read more at the link below! https://t.co/7QBUKgFGtA

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To maintain a healthy relationship, openly communicate, share quality time, set realistic expectations, respectfully resolve conflicts, put in the necessary work, compromise, and care for yourself.

Parental alienation is most prevalent during highly contested divorces, or in instances where one parent has a borderline personality disorder.

Co-parenting should be treated as a shared effort, not a competition, with your shared children serving as the top priority.

Children's extracurricular activities can become a point of contention with divorced parents, which is why it's crucial to establish a plan that is mutually acceptable for both parties and explain it clearly to all involved.

Divorce is never a completely smooth process, but with a lot of work and compromise for the good of the children, it can be an easier transition.

Creating a healthy environment for your children post-divorce begins with clear communication between all parties, as well as the setting of clear boundaries and expectations.

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