Pregnant and Considering Filing for Divorce?
Posted by Divorce Network, March 2010
If you are pregnant, and thinking of filing for divorce , there is no simple answer. To help make your decision easier here are some questions you can ask yourself:
• How and when will you tell your spouse that you want a divorce?
• If you file for divorce, will you be able to support yourself financially on a single parent income?
• Will you ask for alimony and child support to help meet your financial needs as a single parent?
• What type of custody arrangement would be best for you, your “ex,” and your child?
• As a single parent, you will most likely work full-time. How will you handle childcare ?
• Who can you call on to support you emotionally during your pregnancy and divorce, especially once the baby arrives?
After you’ve taken time to consider the questions above, the next step will be to find out if it’s possible to obtain a divorce while pregnant in the state where you live. Most women don’t realize that it is not legal in all states divorce while pregnant. Some states make it easier than others, but divorce laws vary across the board, so be sure to do your research first. If you are pregnant, and positive that you want a divorce, contacting a divorce attorney in your area, primarily one specializing in family law and child custody issues is the best way to be sure you’re getting the most up-to-date information.
Although pregnancy can be an exciting time, it can also be a very stressful experience. That is why it is so important to take a deeper look at why you believe filing for divorce is the best solution. One thing that can help you through this process is a daily journal. This will help you identify how you are feeling and is a good way to help clarify your emotions. However, if after careful consideration you still believe divorce is the right option for you, then getting organized, having a detailed divorce plan, and knowing exactly what you need to do to make your divorce as low-stress as possible is the best thing you can do for you and your baby.
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