When separation happens,
Nothing arrives in a neat order
Emotions, legal questions, finances, children, pets, and housing all demand attention at the same time. Feeling overwhelmed here is not unusual — it’s a natural response when too much matters at once.
Many people pause, because they don't know where to start.
Recent changes (2026) in family court proceedings, with less emphasis on FDR hearings, mean individuals are now expected to carry more of this process themselves.
This sense of overwhelm is common — and understandable.