Managing Your Divorce and Your Career

 Posted on September 16, 2024 in Divorce

Divorce is a stressful, frustrating time for most couples. Depending on various factors, your divorce may take months or even a year or more to finalize. When you are dealing with one divorce issue after another, it can be difficult to keep your focus on your career. Whether your divorce is contested or uncontested and whether you have children with your spouse can significantly impact the time your divorce will take and the headaches you will face.

While there is no waiting period in the state of Illinois for an uncontested divorce – as long as you meet the residency requirements – a contested divorce will take more time. There may be disagreements about asset division, spousal support, child custody, and more. After spending a considerable amount of time and education to get where you are in your career, your divorce is a distraction you simply cannot afford.

So, what is the best way to handle your divorce and your career at the same time? The very best step you can take in this situation is to hire an extremely experienced Naperville, IL divorce lawyer from Law Office of Ronald L. Hendrix, P.C.. Our attorneys will handle the many details of your divorce, always looking out for your best interests and your future, giving you the time you need to concentrate on your career.  

What Can You Do at Work to Help You Through Your Divorce?

There are tips that can help you get through your divorce while keeping your career moving forward. Privately inform your manager or employer about your divorce. Let him or her know that you are committed to your career but that there may be times when you will have to leave work to see your attorney, appear in court, look for a new place to live, or get your children settled in a new school.

While it may seem as though you are asking for special favors, it simply makes sense to let your boss and close colleagues know that your dedication to your career may be slightly disrupted over the next few months. If you have plenty of vacation days, try taking two or three days off every few weeks. Plan these days off to encompass court dates and other necessary tasks, but include an extra day or so that will allow you to engage in a little self-care.

Perhaps your work has always grounded and stabilized you. If this is true, you might be better off at work than at home with your thoughts. This time of disruption might also push you into new career goals, obtaining new job-related skills, or requesting additional responsibilities.  If you have been wanting to make a major change at work, this might actually be your time to shine.

Never turn down help or support from those close to you. Even if you want a divorce and are looking forward to a new chapter in your life, divorce is a major life change that requires a certain amount of healing. When you have a support network, your road to recovery will be much quicker, with fewer bumps along the way. If your parents offer to keep the children once a week – let them.

If a friend brings you a home cooked meal, accept the gesture and enjoy the meal.  Divorce can trigger many emotions. Some refer to these emotions as the five stages of grief, which are similar in nature to the emotions we feel when a loved one dies. Generally speaking, you will have to go through each stage, no matter how painful, before you can move forward.

Contact a Will County, IL Divorce Lawyer

Whether you are pursuing a contested or uncontested divorce, you can rely on your Naperville, IL divorce lawyer from Law Office of Ronald L. Hendrix, P.C. to handle the many details associated with your divorce. Our attorneys are exclusively focused on family law, and we have an extensive understanding of Illinois divorce laws. You will receive a high level of personal attention as we get to know you and understand your concerns, goals, and needs. To schedule a free consultation to discuss your situation, contact Law Office of Ronald L. Hendrix, P.C. at 630-355-7776 today.