As a teacher, you know just how demanding your work/life balance can be. You regularly work well over 40 hours in a given week. If you are married and have children, you also know the toll this can take on a marriage.
Evenings are often spent grading papers, helping your own children with homework, all while trying to be a good spouse.
It’s all too common for teachers in these situations to end up with a spouse who’s “decided” they’ve had enough and wants a divorce.
Consequently, you’re left blindsided. As if you didn’t already have enough on your plate, now this?
Not knowing where to turn, you’re left devastated trying to figure out what do next. If you are a teacher going through divorce or maybe having already gone through a divorce, then this may sound familiar to you.
It’s important to know that there is help available. You don’t have to face this alone, but it does help to inform yourself as much as possible to give yourself a chance at a positive outcome in this situation.
Preparing Yourself for Divorce as a Teacher
Divorce is seldom easy, regardless of your profession. However, as a teacher, much of your job revolves around people. People who depend on you – particularly your students and colleges.
By nature, teachers often put others before themselves in order to help others. But just how are you supposed continue doing this, when suddenly you’re in a position where you feel like you, yourself need someone to depend on?
It all comes to down to perspective and outlook. No, the prospect of divorce is not a comforting one. But taking a few steps to understand the challenges you may face and how to approach those obstacles can make all the difference.
Challenges Divorcing Teachers Face
As if being served divorce papers from your spouse is not challenging enough, being a teacher does come with it’s own unique challenges in a divorce. Maybe you’ve suspected for a while that your spouse has wanted a divorce. Or maybe you didn’t and he or she sprung the divorce on you, completely unexpected.
In either situation, life changes in an instant. Your mentality begins to shift and you’re not yourself anymore. Yet, your classroom full of students still expect you to be the same, caring teacher you’ve always been. But how when you feel a complete loss of focus about what’s going on in your life at the moment?
Emotions are high and in some cases, your spouse might even threaten to take custody of the children because of your demanding work schedule.
Everything feels like it’s falling apart. Just getting up in the morning seems much more difficult than before.
So what are you to do? Well, if your spouse is any way threatening you about custody, money, assets or anything else, it would be in your best interest to speak with an experienced divorce attorney that can offer guidance on your legal rights and next steps.
The next thing you want to do? Take care of you.
Divorce can be emotionally, mentally and physically exhausting. Here’s what you can do to help yourself.
What You Do to Help Yourself
Among the best things you can do when facing divorce is to focus on your well-being. By doing so, you can improve your focus, perspective on life and your overall peace of mind.
“How do you do this?” you might ask. The answer – sleep. That’s right. Getting sufficient amounts of sleep each night offers a number of benefits including stress relief, improved focus, improved mood, among many others.
In addition to getting enough rest, here are a few other things to try to help yourself during this time:
- Try to exercise or going on regular walks to clear your mind.
- Eat healthy foods.
- Don’t hold your emotions in. Cry and let it all out when you need to.
- Talk with a friend you trust about what you’re going through.
While these suggestions are not cures for what you are going through, they can help alleviate the stress and turmoil that is often accompanied with divorce.
Are You a Teacher Facing Divorce?
Being a teacher is tough. Hours are demanding and expectations are high. Being faced with a divorce on top of that can make life feel overwhelming.
But it’s important to understand that help is available and you don’t have to face your divorce alone. Our law firm offers the compassionate touch you need during this time in your life and we are here for you. We have helped many teachers going through the same situation you may be facing.
If you would like to speak with one of San Antonio divorce attorneys, please contact us. We offer the immediate legal guidance and support you need and deserve.
