If you’re getting divorced and worried about the general direction of your life, you are not alone.
New research by Quality Solicitors found that 89% of people going through divorce proceedings are worried about the general direction of their life; something they have dubbed the ‘divoid’.
It is unsurprising to hear this concern.
Divorce often represents a major upheaval and can raise fundamental questions about our lives, values and priorities.
Quality Solicitors came up with a list of 14 tips designed to help people getting divorced who are worried about the future:
1. Consider a collaborative divorce
2. Do something your partner would never have done
3. Don’t beat yourself up for feeling blue
4. Move away from negative language
5. Re-skill by enrolling yourself on a course
6. Start exercising
7. Restart lost friendships
8. Don’t hibernate
9. Maintain a positive relationship with your ex
10. Don’t jump into a new relationship too fast
11. Don’t think you’re the only one
12. Discover a new you
13. Be kind to yourself
14. Go on holiday with friends or family
What works for each of us is clearly different, and some of the tips above might feel entirely inappropriate given the individual circumstances of your own divorce.
We would add to the list, create a Financial Plan.
The feeling of uncertainty following a separation or divorce is often largely due to financial concerns; working with a Financial Planner to build a comprehensive Financial Plan is a good way to remove this uncertainty, take control of your finances and start thinking about what you want out of life in the future.
Do speak to us if you are starting divorce proceedings and worried about the financial aspects of divorce.
We have a great deal of expertise and experience working with clients getting divorced, particularly in respect of dealing with pension assets and ensuring they get the best deal from any financial settlement.
