Where do I even start if I've decided to get divorced?
Right now I feel completely lost. Not just about the divorce itself. Am I rushing into this? Maybe things can still be fixed. And when it comes to the process, I don't understand what steps I should take first or what documents I might need. I'd appreciate hearing from people who've been through it.
You're talking as if you're the only person involved in this process. I think that's where the problem is, and where most of the difficulty comes from. What about your partner? Have you talked about the situation? Are they contributing anything on their side?
I wouldn't start with documents or looking for a lawyer. I'd start by understanding your situation. Is the other person on board? Is there property involved, kids, disputed issues? Once I realized that yes, we were both ready to get divorced, it was a mutual decision, and there weren't any complicating factors, I started preparing the documents through what I considered the best online divorce service. There are definitely situations where people rush into things and it's just a rough period in the relationship. But I still believe that if divorce has crossed your mind, it's usually not for no reason.