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7 questions to ask before getting a divorce

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:34 am   by Dave Willis

7 questions to ask before getting a divorce 2017-11-08T10:34:27-05:00 Dave Willis

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4. Who are my biggest influences right now?

4. Who are my biggest influences right now?

When you’re in the fragile state of marital breakdown, your support network is vital and they will have a tremendous amount of influence in your decisions. The best advice you’ll receive will come from people who love you AND love your spouse AND love God. If they’re missing any part of that equation, their advice won’t be grounded with wisdom.

5. What am I teaching my children by getting a Divorce?

There is never a scenario where Divorce doesn’t impact the children involved. Their faith and their security are often shattered and the fallout can linger for decades. I know because I deal with those devastated from their Parents’ Divorce constantly. If you’re leaving your spouse for another person, in terms of Character, it’s not much different than taking your kids to a different family and trading them in for other children who you find to be more attractive or polite than your own kids.

#6 is a great and honest test of motive…

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