Readiness
There is so much to consider before you start the divorce process - explore it all here. Learn about divorce readiness, everything you need to know about finding and working with an attorney, and determining the best process for you moving forward.
Divorce Readiness - Are You Ready to Proceed?
Determining if you or your spouse are ready for divorce can influence the whole process.
Reluctant Spouse - If You or Your Spouse Aren't Ready
What to do if you or your spouse is reluctant to engage in the divorce process.
Where are you at in the Divorce Journey Quiz
The path to and through divorce isn't the same for everyone. Whether you’re just thinking about it or deep in the process, this short quiz can help you understand where you’re at — and what next steps make the most sense for you.
Divorce Readiness Quiz
Thinking about divorce but unsure if you're truly ready to take the leap? This quiz will help you explore your emotional, financial, and logistical preparedness for starting the divorce process.
Legal Separation
Also known as separation, the legal status or arrangement in which spouses live apart from each other or separate in other legal ways while still legally married.
Reluctant Spouse
A spouse who is hesitant, unwilling, or opposed to proceeding with the divorce often for reasons related to emotional attachment, financial concerns, religious beliefs or hope for reconciliation.
Separation
Also known as legal separation, the legal status or arrangement in which spouses live apart from each other or separate in other legal ways while still legally married.
Divorce
Also known as dissolution, is the legal process of terminating the marriage contract, thereby ending the marital relationship between spouses.
Dissolution
Also known as divorce, is the legal process of terminating the marriage contract, thereby ending the marital relationship between spouses.
Annulment
A legal process that declares a marriage null and void, as if it never existed, on the grounds that it was invalid from the beginning.
Discernment Counseling
A specialized form of counseling designed to help couples who are considering divorce gain clarity and insight into their relationship and make a decision to divorce or stay in the marriage.
Divorce Readiness
An individual's state of preparedness, both emotionally and practically, for the process of divorce.
