I recently read an article that Mel Gibson's divorce from his wife is being finalized. I was surprised because I thought the divorce had been finalized some time ago, which lead me to the thought that divorce is rarely a quick process.
Rather, it is a journey. Often, one of the married partners is further in the journey when the divorce is filed. Usually, one person realizes before the other that the marriage is over and begins the healing process. It usually takes time for the other partner to recognize the marriage is over and to begin the journey.
Other times the delay in the process is the legal system itself. We all watch the legal dramas and are captivated with them. But, they do not show the reality of the legal process, which involves preparation for court hearings, paperwork, and much discussion between lawyers. With divorce rates at fifty percent (50%), court dockets are overwhelmed with divorces. Even the divorces that are uncontested take some time to appear on the court's docket.
One of the best things a person can do facing a divorce is to recognize that the process is rarely quick.
