Husband’s request for time apart signals a pending divorce

Yuma, AZ – Divorces can happen for many different reasons, but once one member of the couple starts saying they need time away from a relationship, this is a huge red flag. This generally means that a divorce will be coming not too long after. 

Newsweek published an article where a woman asked for advice regarding her husband’s request for time apart after thirty years of marriage [1].

Husband suddenly asks for time away from his wife

The article began with the woman saying that she received a surprising admission from her husband during the Christmas holiday that he had been unhappy for a long time. She had also requested assistance from a marriage counselor after finding out that her husband had an apartment closer to his job that he would be staying at most nights while they work through their problems. Many commenters suspected that the man was probably already having an affair with another woman. 

A mental health counselor responded by stating that once a spouse starts to verbalize their desire to leave the relationship and take steps such as moving, it is unlikely for the marriage to be saved. The counselor further added that these kinds of feelings and the related problems tend to develop over months or years before becoming apparent to both members of the couple. The fact that the husband expressed these feelings during the holidays is a common issue, usually because most other people seem happy at these times while the person who is experiencing marital problems does not feel that way. 

Time apart and divorces

The reality is that once a couple starts spending lots of time apart and developing their own individual lives without each other, there is a strong chance that they will divorce in the near future. In fact, spending large amounts of time without the other spouse is one of the most common reasons that marriages end. Anyone who is in this situation should consider getting professional advice from a marriage counselor or divorce attorney. An attorney can start the process to prepare for the divorce and phases of the case such as property division and child custody disputes. It is also recommended that the couple tries to come to a settlement agreement if possible in the early stages of the divorce. 

Divorce lawyers in Yuma

Schneider and Onofry is a family law firm that works with people who are struggling with a divorce, custody battle, alimony payments, or other problems. Their attorneys can provide more advice during a meeting.

USAttorneys.com is available to help anyone who needs to find a lawyer in their city or state. Those who need a referral to a licensed attorney can call 800-672-3103 to get connected. 

Firm contact info:

Schneider & Onofry, P.C.

207 W. 2nd St., Yuma AZ 85364

928-257-4887

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Sources:

1. https://www.newsweek.com/woman-urged-not-try-save-thirty-year-marriage-after-husband-wants-space-1785381