Preparing for Divorce - Get a Job or Not?
There is definitely more than one school of thought when contemplating an action plan for divorce. Things like:
· Establishing your own line of credit
· Deciding what personal property you want to keep after your divorce
· Therapy for you and/or your children
· Custody matters
· Financial concerns
Above is but a small sample of the myriad of issues you must consider when plotting out the steps leading to the dissolution of your marriage. Let me throw one more out there. If you are a stay-at-home parent, should you go out and try and find a job? For many, the answer can be a resounding “yes!”
First of all, extra income during a separation and during the often drawn-out divorce process is welcome. That should not be underestimated. But income is only one reason to consider diving back into the work force. There are other reasons as well. Working can:
· Help increase self-esteem
· Provide new friends and people to interact with
· Get you out of the house and focusing on things other than divorce and children
· Establish new credit information that can help with securing a new mortgage, new credit cards and other lines of credit
The point is that a job can be a godsend, particularly in these darkening economic times. It’s something definitely worth thinking about and to discuss with your attorney.
