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Dolores Contreras and Anna Encinias

Dealing with the stress of divorce in the workplace

On Behalf of | Apr 29, 2016 | Divorce |

When a person is experiencing problems in their marriage, it becomes the only thing that they are able to focus on. No matter where they are or what they are doing, they are seemingly constantly thinking about the upcoming challenges that they will be facing.

For professionals facing divorce, it can be very difficult to focus on important daily tasks in the workplace. Your career may suffer if you are unable to deliver work that is up to your usual high standards. We wanted to take a few moments to provide some tips to professionals going through a divorce

Separate home and the workplace

This can be hard to do, but if you are able to put this into practice, it will help you immensely. When you are at work, do not open any emails, make any calls or have any discussions about the divorce. Save everything for when you leave the office. When you get home, you can take the time to respond to any and all questions.

Keep your divorce private

You probably have several co-workers who you would consider to be friends. You may decide to tell them that you are going through a divorce, or you may not. But, you need to be sure that you realize that if you tell them about what is happening, more people will find out. And they may want to talk to you about the divorce, which could prove to be problematic.

Talk to an attorney about your case

There is no question that going through a divorce will impact many different parts of your life. You need to be sure that you create a solid plan that allows you to effectively cope with the challenges that you will soon be experiencing.

If divorce seems like it may be likely in your situation, you need to reach out to an experienced family law attorney as soon as possible. This is an essential first step because it allows you to understand exactly what is going to happen, and this knowledge will help you prepare yourself for the process.

You might have a very difficult time making decisions in your case. Your attorney will be able to provide you with detailed advice about your options, and help you decide what is best for you. This can alleviate a lot of the stress that you may be feeling, and also help you regain control over your situation.

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