Divorce Planning for The Holidays
Are you worried about getting through the holidays and at the same time possibly planning to get a divorce in the New Year? Are you not sure if it is better to get divorced before the holidays? This can be a difficult time for many, especially those with children. Everyone’s situation is unique but if you take the time to speak with a knowledgeable divorce attorney who can advise you on the timing and implications of starting divorce proceedings then you can feel prepared for what lies ahead.
Divorcing Before the Holidays
You might be thinking I am definitely getting a divorce and I can’t take another holiday with my spouse and their family. If the marriage is over and it will be more contentious for you to stay together during the holidays then you may want to consider starting divorce process before the holidays. This may be the right decision especially if there are no children in the marriage.
Getting a Divorce After the Holidays
People often opt for divorce in the new year because it allows them to preserve their holiday traditions and protect children’s sense of security. Protecting children in divorce is often a matter of presenting a united front. Divorce Planning is key to this approach and couples who can work together in divorce mediation or collaborative divorce can preserve a sense of stability for their children while they plan their divorce.
Children will remember the difficult times and also if their traditions are interrupted. People remember the holidays as children with divorced parents. They are often shuttled to and from different houses and during those first years there is often more stress. Sometimes it is better to put off the divorce process till the new year.
Questions About When to Get Divorced
Do you have questions about when you should get divorced? A divorce in Massachusetts can take up to 6 months or longer. It can take 120 days to finalize your divorce after the initial hearing and dealing with the paperwork and planning adds additional time. The sooner you contact your divorce attorney, the more likely it is that you can turn your divorce around quickly.
If you have any questions about getting a divorce before or after the holidays, the attorneys at Amaral & Associates, P.C. can guide you in your next steps. Our firm offers many options including divorce mediation and postnuptial agreement services with experienced divorce attorney mediators who can help you manage your divorce transition in a stress-free way. Our Family Law and Estate planning Center is a one stop shop for information and guidance about tax, child custody and the financial impacts of divorce. We know the holidays can be a stressful time. Please contact us today to learn more and let us help you work through an divorce and family law issues.
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