It can be difficult to tell people you are divorcing. You might worry about how they will take the news. You might even feel ashamed or guilty that your marriage did not last.
There is nothing to be ashamed of. Divorce is incredibly common, and usually, it is for the best. What you will probably find is that telling people will bring you extra support and understanding. While you have the choice about which family and friends to tell there are some people that you really must tell promptly.
Your employer
Divorce can affect people’s motivation, concentration and emotions. You probably spend a lot of your time at work so it is almost inconceivable that such a dramatic event in your personal life won’t affect your work life in some way. Warning your employer allows them to make allowances if you are not at your best some days. It can also permit them to help you out, perhaps by lowering your workload or altering your schedule so you can attend divorce meetings or cope with extra childcare duties or the like.
Your child’s school
If you have school-age kids, then their school needs to know about your divorce. It permits teachers to provide your child additional support where needed or make allowances if their behavior changes. Teachers can also be an important source of feedback as to how your child is faring throughout these changes.
The school also needs to update its records with any changes in addresses, contact details or pick-up arrangements
The IRS and other government agencies
Divorcing can affect how you file taxes. You will no longer be able to file as a married couple, for instance. If you are a parent, you will need to determine who can claim credits for your minor children or claim as a head of household because of them.
There is a lot to consider when divorcing. Getting appropriate guidance with the legal aspects can free you up to concentrate on everything else you need to do.
