A NEW LIFE, A NEW YOUDEALING WITH SEPARATION, DIVORCE, CUSTODY, WIDOWHOOD, REMARRIAGE

BY PROF BOSE AFOLABI AND KATHERINE-LOIS (TOSAN) WOODE

IS IT TRULY OVER?….. WHAT IS YOUR STATE OF NATION …..How may are still together?

Happy?

Sticking it out?

Ready to separate?

SEPARATION …..Coming to terms with the marriage being overMarriage is a wonderful institution but….This session is not about making a decision. Its about leaving with hope.

DIVORCE …..

Divorce happens.

First and Best Option?

Try to keep your marriage going.

Counseling, therapy, communication, commitment, give, take, love, honor, smiles!

The whole GOD HATES DIVORCE matter…….

Next Option?

Don’t die there!

Don’t kill him!

2 years clause, 3 years clause, 5-7 years clause

Serving Papers. Lawyer to use? Judge to be aware of, family issues, courtesies, dos, don'ts, behaviors, ettiquets,

Alimony, Divorce Nicci, Divorce Absolute, House/Property/Name/Certification, Gazzetting etc.

AFTERMATH….CUSTODY MATTERS?

S.A.R.A.HAnger, loneliness, resentment, bitterness, revenge, resentment, pain, shock, acceptance, forgiveness ……Age of ChildrenTrauma, Words, Wisdom, School fees, etc

WIDOWHOOD

• Preparation is key• Put your house in order –respective wills. No surprises. Know where the will

is.• Emotional/ network• Finances• What to do with your time • Make memories• Give yourself time, one day at a time. Try different things