Learning that your spouse wants to get a divorce may come as a surprise, or you may have been suspecting a move like this. If you don’t want your marriage to end, there are a few tools you can use to try to mend your relationship. If you are unsuccessful, here’s how to reach out to an experienced New York divorce lawyer.

Try Couples Counseling 

If you’re not yet ready to pursue the process of getting a divorce, couples counseling may be a viable option. Discuss with your spouse if they are comfortable going to marriage counseling with you and what your goals with therapy are. If your spouse does not want to attend marital counseling, you should not push the issue to avoid potential consequences later.

Find Out What a Legal Separation Offers  

A legal separation can offer you and your spouse the benefits of remaining formally married, like retaining access to medical coverage and other spousal benefits, while still allowing you to live separate lives. Discuss what a legal separation might look like for you such as what the terms will be, how long it will last, and any other important details.

You and your spouse may decide to get back together after being legally separated for a period of time. or, your spouse may decide that they still want to continue with the process of ending your marriage. Either way, a legal separation allows you to transition out of married life gradually.

Accept the Reality of Divorce 

At some point, if trial separation and/or marital therapy is not successful, you will need to except the reality of an impending divorce. Your spouse does not need you to agree or be on board with the process in order to continue. 

Your best interests will likely be served at this time by getting ready for the legal steps of dissolving your marriage.

Contact Brooklyn Divorce Attorney Mary Katherine Brown Today  

You simply can’t afford to delay when you learn that your spouse wants to dissolve your marriage. The outcome of your divorce relies heavily on how well you prepare your case beforehand, as well as how experienced and skilled your divorce lawyer is. 

Contact seasoned New York family and divorce lawyer Mary Katherine Brown for your initial consultation appointment at (718) 878-6886. Attorney Brown is dedicated to fighting zealously for the best possible outcomes in each of her clients’ cases.