Common Challenges Men Face in Divorce Proceedings

Divorce

Nov 26, 2025 | Content

No matter how amicable, divorce is traumatic. Men often have an especially hard time because they may not have developed the strong support systems many women have.

The family law attorneys at the Atlanta Divorce Law Group understand the common challenges men face in divorce proceedings. They can provide legal support and help you navigate the financial and emotional hurdles you may face.

Finances May Suddenly Be Tight

Many men are surprised at how expensive divorce can be. Legal fees aside, setting up a separate household can drain your checking account. Add in temporary child support payments and spousal support if applicable, and you are dealing with a lot of new expenses.

The expenses won’t go away, but you will learn to manage them better over time. Take the opportunity to get organized financially; track where all your money comes from and where it goes.

Share this information with your divorce attorney—they can ensure your permanent child and spousal support obligations are reasonable. Once your property settlement is final, financial matters may become more manageable.

How Are You Doing Emotionally?

Whether your marriage failed slowly or the breakup was sudden, you might find your emotions are overwhelming at times. Telling friends and family you are getting a divorce and dealing with their reactions is hard. Sometimes men struggle with feelings of failure, jealousy, or loss of control.

It is a stereotype that men don’t develop supportive friendships. Some men do, but many men’s social connections are centered around professional interests or hobbies rather than emotional intimacy.

If you don’t feel comfortable being emotionally vulnerable with your friends, consider seeing a therapist. A family counselor can help you process your feelings safely and constructively. Your divorce attorney probably has a network of capable therapists and would be happy to connect you with someone.

You Must Build a New Relationship With Your Children

The biggest fear for most fathers getting a divorce relates to their children. If you have been an involved father, the divorce will inevitably alter your parent/child relationship. If you have not been a particularly active parent, you will need to find a way to connect and nurture the relationship.

Hopefully, you and your former spouse can create a joint co-parenting plan and work cooperatively to raise your children. A skilled family law attorney can help you develop and present a parenting plan. Once parenting time is agreed upon, your challenge is to ensure that the time you spend with your kids is more about them than about you.

When there are ongoing disputes with your former spouse, shield your children from the fallout to the degree you can. It may be hard to stay silent or respectful now, but they will recognize and appreciate your restraint when they’re older.

Rely on Your Divorce Attorney to Guide You

Men face numerous challenges when getting divorced, but experienced legal counsel can ease many of them. Finding a trusted friend or counselor to help you navigate the emotional turmoil will also help. A divorce is a new chance to build the life you want, so try to face the challenges head-on as you move forward.

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Common Challenges Men Face in Divorce Proceedings

Finances May Suddenly Be Tight

How Are You Doing Emotionally?

You Must Build a New Relationship With Your Children

Rely on Your Divorce Attorney to Guide You

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