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5 Important Things to Do After a Divorce

  • August 24, 2020
  • Tariq Gardezi
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Divorces are never easy for any party involved, but once they’re over its important you begin to rebuild your life. Most people don’t take the time to protect their interests once the divorce is over, but that could be a big mistake that you pay for in the long run.

The dissolution of a marriage is traumatic, and you likely just want a break from everything for a little while. Before you decide to do that, there are five things every person needs to do once their divorce I over.

Protect yourself now and save yourself later. You have a new life, so keep it safe.

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1. Review and Revise Important Documents

People who are married often make preparations to make sure the other person is taken care of in case something happens to the other. If you have life insurance policies, trusts, a will, retirement accounts, etc., then you need to review.

Have the beneficiary changed from your ex-wife to your children or appoint a relative to act in their stead if they are underage. If you’re in a life-altering accident, the last person you want as power of attorney for you is a bitter ex-wife.

People think they can wait on this because nothing is going to happen, but you can’t know that. Take care of it now, so your children aren’t paying for it later.

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2. Things to Do After Divorce Include Seeing a Financial Planner

You were once a two-person income and now you’re not only down to one, but you could be paying or receiving alimony and child support. Child support laws can differ from state to state, but if you have children under the age of 18, then they’re getting support.

Discuss your best options for not only paying the bills and keeping up with alimony and how to pay child support but also investing in yourself and your future.

3. Get a Thorough Physical

You’ve spent the last several months on an emotional roller coaster and it’s finally over. You’re exhausted, depressed, excited, scared and you’ve been through the emotional and physical ringer. It’s a good idea to go to your doctor and get a physical.

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You may think you’re in the best shape of your life, but it’s best to check and make sure. You have a new lease on life, and you want to enjoy it. As people age, it’s not uncommon for silent issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure to develop.

4. Talk to a Therapist or Good Friend

You may be tempted to put yourself into isolation for a while to figure things out and process what has happened. Your time might be better spent talking about it with a professional therapist. You may not truly know how you feel about the divorce until you’ve talked with a professional.

If you can’t afford a professional, then call your best friend and vent. They’ll be good listeners and always on your side.

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5. Enjoy Your Life

It probably doesn’t seem like it, but you’ve been given freedom. It’s time to find a new hobby, contact long lost friends, and do things you never thought you could. Divorce is the ending of your marriage, but not your life.

You lived for your family and now it’s time to live for yourself for a while.

Divorce Isn’t the End

Once the divorce is over, it’s time to protect yourself and begin a new life. These things to do after divorce can help guide through the hard times and the good times. Don’t be afraid to lean on friends and family for support.

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