Family law
Divorce as an Option
26 August 2023 · Thanashri K. Suppaya
A talk on divorce showed how many people rely on quick searches, and on rumours about the court, instead of the requirements of the law.
A recent talk on divorce made something plain. Many women, and many men, do not know how a divorce actually proceeds.
A phone that can search in seconds gives people the feeling that they already know enough to move forward. Others have been told that a court divorce always drags on for more than a year, or that the court favours women over men. Those beliefs get in the way of instructing a divorce lawyer with a clear mind.
When the question is whether to divorce, it is a poor idea to place the whole decision in the hands of a stranger, unless that person is a trained marriage counsellor. The practical question is how many couples will actually make that appointment.
If a marriage is in difficulty, divorce is not always the answer. Counselling is worth seeking. If the decision to move on has been made carefully, the next step is a divorce lawyer. There is no fast and easy path. The requirements of the law have to be met before the court will dissolve the marriage.
Going through a divorce is taxing, both mentally and financially. Whatever the reason, a legal separation can turn a life over.
Anger, frustration, sadness, exhaustion, and confusion have to be met with some acceptance, especially while the matter is in court. The right lawyer helps a person through that process while protecting the rights that follow the divorce.