If you are recently divorced, you are more than likely happy to be free from a marriage that simply wasn't working. However, you are also more than likely adjusting to certain lifestyle changes ranging from the relatively mundane (learning what to do with your free time, adjusting to more household duties, etc. ) to the more significant (adjusting to a visitation schedule, finding a new home, etc.).

In fact, you may have recently experienced a major lifestyle adjustment over the course of the holiday season. Perhaps you are accustomed to spending time with your children on Christmas or traveling as a couple to a favorite exotic destination but ended up spending the holidays alone.

Whatever the circumstances of your situation, the holidays have the potential to be a very emotional time for many divorced spouses. Fortunately, there are options to help make the holiday season more enjoyable - especially for those divorced spouses who are unable to be with their children.

Today's post will take a brief look at some of these options.

Visit with family and friends: Experts recommend that you consider spending the holidays with family and/or friends, taking care to inform them how you are feeling about the situation and what they can do to help you.

Do something for yourself: Experts also acknowledge that spending time with family or friends may prove to be too difficult for you - especially in the beginning. Perhaps the festivities bring up too many painful memories or you are the only one without a spouse or children present. In these situations, experts recommend that you consider planning a special trip or something to look forward to on your own.

Celebrate with your children ahead of time: While it may not be quite the same as the actual event, experts advise that you consider planning an early Christmas/holiday celebration of your own with your children. This is not only nice for them, but may also alleviate any sadness further down the road.

If you would like more information regarding dissolution of marriage or child custody/visitation, you should strongly consider speaking with an experienced legal professional.

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This post is provided for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as legal or financial advice.

Source:

The Huffington Post, "Holiday divorce advice: 10 tips for weathering the holidays post-split" Nov. 9, 2011