Segarra & Associates, P.A.

Telling your spouse that you want a divorce is not an easy conversation. Divorce brings up significant emotional, financial and legal issues, especially when children are involved.   Because the way you bring up the possibility of divorce can have long-term implications for your relationship with both your spouse and children, it is important to be prepared. When deciding how to discuss divorce with your spouse and children you need to plan a time and place to deliver the news.   Tell Your Spouse First Make sure your children are not around when you tell your spouse that you want a divorce. It will be far less painful and confusing for them to hear it directly from their parents instead of overhearing the conversation.   Consider Timing Every couple is different, so a time and place that works for one couple may not work for you. Consider whether your spouse would respond better in public or private.   Take Your Spouse's Feelings into Consideration Even though you ar...