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New Jersey Marriage Dissolution and Online Divorce Support Groups

If you are heading towards a divorce or are already in the midst of marriage dissolution proceedings, you very well may find yourself in need of emotional and similar types of support. You may be like many individuals and have heard about the existence of online divorce groups. You may wonder whether online divorce support groups are right for you.

What Are Online Divorce Support Groups?

Online divorce groups are virtual gatherings of people that are considering divorce, in the midst of marriage dissolution proceedings, or find themselves dealing with the aftermath of the end of their marriages. Different online support groups of this nature may have particular focuses. For example, a group might gather people dealing with issues associated with children in divorce. Other groups have a broader focus when it comes to their activities.

Five Well-Regarded Online Divorce Support Groups

There are a multitude of online divorce support groups. There are five online support groups of this nature that have garnered solid recommendations from people who have participated in these gatherings as well as from mental health professionals. These are:

Psych Central

Psych Central was founded in 1995 by mental health professionals. Psych Central continues to be run by mental health professionals. Among its many offerings is a divorce forum that provides support to people in the midst of marriage dissolution cases.

LoveShack

LoveShake is a site that provides a wide array of services for people with issues and questions regarding their relationships. This includes a support group for people facing or in the midst of divorce.

Talk About Marriage

Talk About Marriage is an online support forum that is one of the most active online at this juncture in time. Discretion is a major objective of this group, including maintaining the confidentiality of participants.

Grieving

Grieving is yet another online divorce support group. This website is dedicated to assisting people facing, in the midst of, or in the aftermath of a marriage dissolution case deal with divorce grief.

Divorce Source

Finally, Divorce Source is yet another online venue that provides support to people in regard to marriage dissolution cases. Divorce Source includes a particular focus on the legal aspects of a marriage dissolution case.

Support Groups, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy

An online support may be able to provide you the type of assistance you need as you consider or move through a New Jersey divorce case. With that said, in some instances a person involved in the end of a marriage experiences challenging emotions. A person in a divorce may experience depression, anxiety, and other mental health or emotional issues.

There are situations in which an online support group may not provide the level of support an individual may need during the divorce process. There are other alternatives available when it comes to emotional support during the course of divorce proceedings. These include:

Group Therapy

An individual might want to consider group therapy when involved in a divorce case. This type of therapeutic setting brings together people involved in a marriage dissolution process. The group is overseen by an experienced, licensed professional.

Individual Therapy

Another supportive option is individual therapy. There are therapists that focus their practices on working with people who are involved in divorce cases.

In some instances, taking advantage of more than one of these resources may be a wise course for a divorcing person to take. For example, an individual involved in a divorce may benefit from participating in an online divorce support group, group therapy, as well as individual therapy.

Your Legal Rights in a New Jersey Divorce Case

If you are considering a divorce or if a New Jersey marriage dissolution case has been filed against you, obtaining competent, experienced legal representation is vital to protect your important legal interests. The first step in retaining marriage dissolution representation is to schedule a free initial consultation and case evaluation with a New Jersey divorce attorney from the Law Offices of Peter Van Aulen. You can schedule an appointment with a Garden State divorce lawyer by calling 201-845-7400.

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