The hardest part of a divorce is thinking you have a partner for life, and for some period of time actually having that partner, getting used to caring about someone else as much (maybe even more) than you care about yourself… and then one day it just all disappears. You’re devastated. You feel lost. You don’t know what to do.

What should your next steps be?  What should you avoid doing to ensure it’s easier on you? Our guide below can help you navigate this tough emotional time.