Guide to Divorce and Separation – How to Cope with Dreadful Feelings Going through a separation and divorce is always shocking, traumatic and painful for couples. Once you have decided to separate or divorce with your better half, you will have several things to sort out with your partner, including childcare, housing and alimony etc. You will also need as much support as possible for your family and friends. Try to talk to them to make sure that they know what all you are going through.
Divorce and separation often include the loss of: Family structure and routines that you have been used to Daily care, affection and contact with your children Friends and social circles Support and approval from your family and community Meaning and identity Financial security