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Military families and telling your spouse about a divorce

On Behalf of | Dec 20, 2018 | Military Divorce |

For any couple, talking about a divorce can be incredibly difficult. For some, it may even seem downright impossible. For example, those who are married to a military member who is deployed, or are living overseas due to the military, may be especially worried about the impact that this announcement may have on their partner. Furthermore, some people who are involved in these types of relationships are already under an enormous amount of pressure due to the distance, stress and other challenges that some military families have to work through. As a result, it is essential to approach a military divorce properly.

Whether you are married to someone serving in the armed forces or you are an active military member yourself, be careful with how you approach your divorce and bring the topic up with your spouse. Communicating with your spouse can be an important part of working through family law challenges properly, and some people are able to avoid unnecessarily hostile and challenging divorces by taking care when bringing up this difficult discussion. For example, you might want to wait until the right time has come and you may want to choose your words carefully.

Unfortunately, divorce can be difficult no matter how carefully one prepares to tell their spouse about their decisions. If you are afraid to bring up this topic with your partner, you should try to find the courage you need and make sure you do not feel trapped in a marriage that is not working out.

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