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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am divorced. I agree no one needs to know until it is final. All it does is invite opinions and drama. No one was told until our divorce was done except our parents and siblings. We were separated for two years. [/quote]

That’s fine if that’s what you wanted to do, but it’s not standard in any way. I told most people and got zero drama. But I also didn’t share the actual details with anyone other than close friends. But of course other people need to know - the school for one so they know your kids are going through something; kid’s friend’s parents because they will be sending their kids to a different house sometimes; told my boss because I needed some time off work. [/quote]

I disagree. I did not tell the school. I absolutely did not tell work. We were separated in the same (big) house. We told the kids when it was final and another house was purchased. Only then did work or school find out. Our parents and siblings knew because holidays became separate. I was not inviting any judgment into it by telling people before a divorce was final. [/quote]

That’s fine for you but most people find it more mentally healthy not to act like it is a huge secret. And of course people would judge either way if they found out before or after. I do think it’s better for your kids to tell the school though so they can support your kids. [/quote]

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