If you're thinking about divorcing your partner then there are many aspects you need to consider before you begin proceedings:

• How do you know its the right decision?
• Have you thought about the effect on kids?
• Is it a phase you might be able to work through?
• Have you thought about the dividing of assets?
• How well off will you be after?
• How does the future look?
• How much will a divorce cost you both?
• Will you partner be agreeable?

These are some of the things you need to consider before you make the decision. We will be tackling some of these below...