Fear and Anger During the Divorce Process

For many, the ending of a marriage is filled with a range of emotions.  Most often, in my divorce mediation practice, I see fear and anger.

As David Louis writes in this excellent blog posting, there is often an underlying current of uncertainty. For many, the uncertainly about living on their own, questions about their future resources, and lack of clarity about parental involvement causes strong fear. The spouse who “did not sign up for this divorce” often expresses anger. Even when they’ve accepted the inevitable, there is often a deeply held grudge.

The divorce mediation process gives couples the ability to come to their own shared decisions on parenting, division of assets and debts, and financial support. This clears the fog of uncertainty regarding these key elements. Often, clients who come into mediation feeling angry or afraid seem less consumed by these emotions at the end of the process.

If you or someone you know could benefit from assistance in decision making during a divorce, contact Falmouth Mediation at 508-566-4159 for a free, no-obligation, private, confidential consultation.  We will be happy to discuss the key details of your situation, address any concerns, and help you decide if divorce mediation would be beneficial.