Like a best mate in a book to guide you through hell – and out the other side via belly laughs, firefighters and finding joy in a new way of living” ― Helen Russell. Instead, the new law will simply introduce the requirement to provide a statement of irretrievable breakdown. Joint applications will become possible (although applicants can still submit a sole application if their partner does not agree to the Divorce).

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Everyone kept telling me to stay married because of the baby, but my opinion is that it’s much better for a child to live with divorced parents who are happier on their own than to live with married parents who are constantly arguing and not happy with their lives. JasmineHow did you find telling other people about your decision, did you ever feel pressure to stay through fear of other people’s opinions? At that moment I needed strength and support from my family and friends.I’d tell my past self: “You go girl! It might seem impossible at the moment but it gets better! You’ll get through this!” I know what I want now, and I can take as much time as I want. I have also found that my marriage and how I was treated, left me damaged and questioning if I am allowed to do it now after I wasn’t allowed to before, so I’m having to adjust that I can do stuff I want. I’ve also found that I want to share my emotions and thoughts better now as well. I’d also want people in this situation to know that even though it will be hard, you will come out the other side and be happy again. Alicia Chloe

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But in Get Divorced Be Happy, Helen Thorn makes the argument for enjoying every aspect of single motherhood. There’s no one else to answer to, no one to consider aside from the kids and suddenly plenty of free time again. Time to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and consider your own needs.

Chloe

I often heard the saying, “if he wanted to, he would.” I never realized what this truly meant, and now I do. Chloe When did you realise your marriage wasn’t going to work? Was there a catalyst that led to the divorce? Divorce can be devastating, and the ladies talk openly about finding true happiness and knowing yourself as a way to be whole. Unlearning the negative influences that may have made you feel ‘less than’ is crucial for healing. Did you get into a relationship thinking you weren’t enough and a partner could help you fulfil your desire to feel whole? Or was the idea of marriage and having a family an unrealistic fantasy? Marriage isn’t Disney; it takes work, and whether you’re in a relationship, ending one, or starting again, this episode will ignite your power and confidence to believe in your worth. Set the bar high, ladies; you are worth it. What do you tell your kids when you’re getting divorced? I realized it when he stopped pursuing me romantically, and when he refused to accommodate my needs as a wife. The night I left, he said straight to my face, “I’m not sure I love you anymore.” The catalyst, in the end, was that I had been warning him to stay away from this one girl in his friend group, all to find out that he’d been having sex with her all along. I had known about her reputation, and he had ensured me that I had nothing to worry about. Turns out, my instincts were correct, and I got played like a fool.