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Divorce

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  1. How long were you married? When did the divorce take place? Were you separated for a time before it took place?

  2. Was there a specific cause for the divorce or were there many different reasons? Who initiated the divorce? Was the divorce a joint decision or did one of you not agree to it?

  3. Did you go through counseling with your spouse or try to work out your differences?

  4. Did you tell anyone about your plans for divorce? Why or why not? If yes, what was their reaction? Were they surprised or had they expected it?

  5. When going through the divorce, were there any major disputes? If yes, what problems did you face? What type of settlement did you finally agree upon? Were alimony payments or visitation rights involved?

  6. Did you have a friendly divorce? If no, why not? If yes, did you speak to or see each other after the divorce? Afterwards, what type of relationship did you have with your ex-spouse's family?

  7. What were the best and worst parts of being single again? Was anything difficult to adjust to? Did you miss having a companion, or were you happy to have your freedom?

  8. How was your social life after the divorce? Did you lose any of your friends because of the divorce? Did you find it difficult to meet new people?

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