<p>One aspect of this apropos to CC. is the possible impact of divorce on children who are college students. Many students whose parents divorce when there is a new empty nest, do not do well emotionally and their academics tank. They get depressed, skip class and assignments, travel back home or to other family members, and within two semesters, can be dismissed for failing. Just be aware of this possibility and prepare for it too. Consider purchasing tuition insurance annually, if each of your kids don’t already have it. Perhaps quietly ensure each kid has a strong support network and even a therapist. </p>
<p>One site I like for putting all those vital records together is <a href=“http://getyourshittogether.org/”>About Chanel and GYST - Get Your ■■■■ Together, even though it’s geared toward — I guess I’d call it — estate planning rather than divorce. Those copies of documents mentioned in comments above ^ can be scanned and saved to the web, as safety deposit boxes might be too small and pricey. </p>
<p>BTW and FWIW, for many years, my marriage mantra has been “It’s either too good to leave, or too bad to stay. But not both.”</p>