Christians Navigating Divorce · Columbus, Ohio
Am I Ready for Divorce?
“Am I ready for divorce?” I hear this question all the time, and the honest answer is: it depends on you. This isn’t something anyone else can decide for you. It’s really a matter between you and God.
So before you answer it, sit with a few harder questions first. Are you sure? Are you completely confident there’s no chance of reconciliation? Have you truly done everything you can do?
You Can Be Ready Even If You Don’t Want To Be
Here’s something worth hearing: you can be ready for divorce even if divorce isn’t what you wanted. If your spouse has checked out, if you’ve asked for counseling and been refused, if you’ve asked for change and nothing moved, you may have already done everything within your power.
What Readiness Actually Sounds Like
When someone is truly ready, it doesn’t usually sound like anger. It sounds more like this:
“I’ve prayed on it. I feel that God has released me from this marriage. I know there is nothing more I can do personally to save it. The oneness God created between us, where our hearts were intertwined, has been broken. Whether it’s my heart that’s grown hard, or my spouse’s, I know it’s time to move on.”
If that’s where you are, the answer is yes. You are ready, and it’s time to start moving in that direction.
“Blessed are the peacemakers.” — Matthew 5:9
Readiness isn’t about certainty that everything ahead will be easy. It’s about knowing you’ve been faithful to the effort, faithful to prayer, and honest with yourself about what’s left to try.
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If you’re wrestling with this question, you don’t have to sort it out alone. We’ll help you understand what your options actually look like, without pressuring you toward a decision you’re not ready to make.
Call 614.597.1330Ohio recognizes two no-fault grounds for divorce under R.C. 3105.01: incompatibility under R.C. 3105.01(K), which requires that neither spouse deny it, and living separate and apart without cohabitation for one year under R.C. 3105.01(J), which does not require the other spouse’s agreement. This article discusses general principles of Ohio law and does not create an attorney-client relationship. It is not legal advice for any individual situation. For guidance about your specific circumstances, please consult a licensed Ohio attorney. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.