During your divorce, your focus is probably on the process and getting to the end of it. However, you should look ahead. There are many changes that will occur once your divorce is final in Illinois. It can take time to adjust to the changes and start feeling normal again but planning ahead can help make the transition easier.
According to the Chicago Tribune, changes after divorce include various things from where you live to what you do in your spare time. For example, you will probably start dating again, which could be very weird if you were married for a long time. You may want to ease into the dating scene or maybe you are ready to jump back in. That is a decision you have to make.
You may also need to find a new home and budget for the related expenses. Speaking of finances, you lost income, so you will have to design a new budget. You probably will not be able to afford everything you did before.
You also have to run your household alone. This means doing chores your ex-spouse probably used to do. You also have to parent alone if you have kids. While it certainly is wise to work with your ex-spouse to co-parent, there will still be times when you have to make decisions alone.
Many aspects of your life change after a divorce. Knowing what to expect and understanding how you will handle it can take away some of the shock of the overall change in your circumstances. This information is for education and is not legal advice.
