Divorce in Your 20s

It’s easy to get down on yourself if you are going through a divorce while still in your 20s. With so many other friends getting engaged and planning their own weddings, you may feel like you’re heading in the opposite direction. You might also feel that family members and friends are judging you because your marriage is ending.

However difficult it may be, you can move on from the divorce like anyone else, as long as you have the right mindset. The following are a few tips to help you recover from the impact of a divorce at a young age.
Some marriages end. That does not make you a failure, even if it happened relatively quickly. You can chalk it up as a mistake of youth and a bit of naivety. There is plenty of time to move on and start your life anew. You need to be able to figure out exactly what led to your divorce and how you can avoid replicating the mistakes you made. Even after your relationship is over, you can focus on fixing whatever it was that contributed to the end of your marriage.

You have plenty of family members and friends who are going to be more than happy to support you. Take comfort in them and lean on them when you’re feeling particularly vulnerable. It’s going to be tempting to jump right back into dating and a new relationship, but it’s generally a good idea to stay single for a little while after your divorce. This will allow you to rediscover who you are and regain your independence, setting you up for greater success in future relationships. Young people have a tendency to overshare on social media as it is. The last thing you want is to rant about your divorce or your former spouse on social media, especially if the divorce proceedings are still underway.

You Can Appeal a Divorce if There Was a Mistake

If you believe that the judge in your divorce hearings made some sort of error that led to an unfair arrangement or that otherwise impacted your case, you do have the ability to file an appeal. In this situation, a higher court would review the original case and the original judge’s decision. However, it is important to note that you cannot introduce any new evidence during an appeal process — the higher court simply reviews everything that occurred in the original case.

After going through your appeal, there will be one of two outcomes. First, the court agrees that there was a mistake made by the original judge. In this situation, the case may be remanded, or sent back down to the original divorce court. The appeals court provides specific instructions to the lower court about which mistakes to correct and how to correct them. Second, the court denies the appeal. In this situation, the higher court affirms the original divorce decree, meaning that there will be no changes made to the arrangement. No further legal action will occur.

Appeals in divorce cases tend to be rare, because in most cases it’s presumed that the judge is an expert in family law and got the case right the first time around. They also add a lot of extra expense, which most people feel isn’t worth it. However, if the mistake led to some particularly large issues with your decree, an appeal can be a good option for you.

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Michael Anderson

People who want a lot of Bull go to a Butcher. People who want results navigating a complex legal field go to a Lawyer that they can trust. That’s where I come in. I am Michael Anderson, an Attorney in the Salt Lake area focusing on the needs of the Average Joe wanting a better life for him and his family. I’m the Lawyer you can trust. I grew up in Utah and love it here. I am a Father to three, a Husband to one, and an Entrepreneur. I understand the feelings of joy each of those roles bring, and I understand the feeling of disappointment, fear, and regret when things go wrong. I attended the University of Utah where I received a B.A. degree in 2010 and a J.D. in 2014. I have focused my practice in Wills, Trusts, Real Estate, and Business Law. I love the thrill of helping clients secure their future, leaving a real legacy to their children. Unfortunately when problems arise with families. I also practice Family Law, with a focus on keeping relationships between the soon to be Ex’s civil for the benefit of their children and allowing both to walk away quickly with their heads held high. Before you worry too much about losing everything that you have worked for, before you permit yourself to be bullied by your soon to be ex, before you shed one more tear in silence, call me. I’m the Lawyer you can trust.

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