Difference between revisions of "Separating Emotionally"

The previous section discussed the law about separation. This section talks about the emotional dimension of separation. The laws and the courts only deal with a narrow slice of all the things that go on when a relationship ends and often ignore, because they must, the larger emotional and psychological issues. These issues, however, influence a couple's ability to work together after separation and often play a huge role in determining how a separating couple will go about resolving their legal problems.

An understanding of the emotions involved in separation can help to reduce conflict and the cost of resolving the legal issues involved in separation. This section applies to both married and unmarried couples and provides an introduction to separating emotionally, looks at the grieving process that accompanies the end of a long-term relationship, and discusses how the emotional aspects of separation can impact on the resolution of the legal issues a couple might have to deal with.