Divorce

Divorce is defined as the legal and emotional dissolution of a marriage, but it is primarily addressed as a major life transition or "relational crisis" rather than a singular event. According to the American Counseling Association (ACA), it is viewed through the lens of loss and reorganization, often categorized under "Problems Related to Primary Support Group." Counselors focus on the multifaceted nature of the process—including the emotional, legal, economic, and co-parenting shifts—aiming to help individuals or families navigate the grief, identity changes, and psychological stressors that accompany the ending of a marital contract.