This letter is an example of a divorce letter to help you start your own. Feel free to copy it or use it as inspiration to create your own letter.
I Want A Divorce Letter
Dear [spouse’s name],
I am writing this letter to inform you that I want a divorce. There is no reason for me to be in a relationship with you anymore, as we have nothing in common and do not enjoy spending time together. I believe that it would be best if we ended our marriage so that we can both move on with our lives.
Dear [name],
I am writing this letter to inform you that I wish to dissolve our marriage. I have been unhappy for a long time, and I don’t think that is going to change. We are no longer compatible as partners, and it is best for both of us if we go our separate ways.
I know that this will be difficult for both of us, but it is the only way forward. We can still be friends, but there is no reason for us to stay married anymore. I hope you understand why I feel this way, and I hope that you will support me in this decision.
Sincerely,
Dear [Name],
I want to formally request a divorce from you. This has been a difficult decision, and I thank you for your understanding.
I would like to retain my name, as it was legally changed to mine when we were married. You may choose to keep your last name or change it to your mother’s maiden name. If you wish to keep yours, please let me know and I will send the appropriate documents via email.
I will be happy to assist you with any financial matters that arise due to the dissolution of our marriage, including child custody and child support if applicable, as well as alimony if applicable based on our state’s guidelines.
Dear [first name]:
I want to thank you for the years we’ve spent together. I know that this is a difficult decision for both of us, but I believe that it is the right one for me at this time. I hope that you will understand and respect my choice.
I wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and I hope that we will be able to remain friends.
Dear [name of spouse],
I’m writing to let you know that I want a divorce. It’s not you, it’s me. I just don’t love you anymore, and I don’t think we can make it work. We’re still friends and all that, but I think we should get divorced because it’s [reason].
I’ll give you a call when the papers are ready for signing.
Thanks for everything.
Dear [name],
I am writing this letter to inform you that I have decided to file for divorce. I am not happy in our marriage and it is time for me to move on with my life. While I wish you the best, I do not want us to be together anymore.
I will be filing for divorce very soon and am happy to discuss any details with you further at your convenience.
Dear [husband’s name],
I want to let you know that I am filing for divorce. I have been thinking about this for a long time, but you have been getting more controlling, abusive and cruel over the years. I feel like you are not listening to me and just trying to control me.
I would like for us to be friends because we have known each other since childhood and I don’t want our relationship to end like this. But if you want to continue fighting me then it is best that we go our separate ways.
Sincerely,
Dear [name],
We’ve been married for a long time, and we both know that this has been a difficult decision to make. We have tried everything we could think of to make our relationship work, but we realize now that it’s not going to work out. We still love each other, but we just can’t live together anymore.
There are no hard feelings between us, and we don’t want anyone else getting hurt by this either. That’s why I’m writing you this letter today: so that you know exactly how much I care about you as a person and as my wife. And also so that you can see why this is happening—because I want the best for everyone involved in this situation.
I hope you understand what’s going on here, and if there’s anything I can do for you during this difficult time, please let me know. My door is always open!
Best wishes from [name]
Dear [name],
I am writing to you today to inform you that I want a divorce from you. I have thought long and hard about this decision, and I believe that it’s best for both of us.
It’s not that we don’t love each other anymore. It’s just that our lives have changed so much over the past few years, and we’ve grown apart in many ways. We are no longer compatible enough for marriage.
I hope you understand why this is happening, and I hope that we can remain friends even after the divorce is finalized. Bring on the next chapter.
Dear [name],
I am writing to inform you that I want a divorce. I understand that this may come as a shock to you, and I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you or your family.
I am sure that our marriage has not been easy. We have had many arguments, and there were times when we thought about ending our relationship, but we never did because of our children. However, after much thought, I believe that it is best for all involved if we go our separate ways.
I hope that you will be able to find happiness in your life even though we are not together anymore. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you or your family at this time. Sincerely,[YOUR NAME]
Dear [name],
I am writing to officially inform you that I would like a divorce. After careful consideration, I have decided that this is what’s best for me and my family. I will be moving out of the house as soon as possible and into an apartment in the city.
I want you to know that this was not an easy decision for me. You have always been such a wonderful person to me, and I hope that you understand my needs in this situation.
Dear [name],
I’m sorry to inform you that I want a divorce. This is not a decision I have made lightly, but it is a decision that I have thought about for a long time.
I hope that you’ll continue to be a part of my life after our marriage ends, but if you don’t wish to do so, then I will respect your wishes and move on without you.
I hope that we can continue to be friends and co-parents for the sake of our children.
Dear [name],
I know this is hard for both of us, but I have to end our marriage. My love for you has been replaced by a deep and abiding anger and resentment.
I’m not sure when it happened exactly, but I think it started when you didn’t remember my birthday last month. Or maybe it was when you forgot our anniversary. Or perhaps it was when you put the toilet seat down after using the bathroom and didn’t flush.
Regardless of what triggered this decision in me, the fact is that I can no longer live with someone who does not respect me. I deserve better than that and if we’re being honest with ourselves and each other, you do too.
Dear [spouse name],
I’m writing to tell you that I want a divorce. I have thought long and hard about this decision, and I know it’s the right one for me.
It has been an honor to share my life with you, but we’ve grown apart over the years. We’ve known each other since we were children, but the adult versions of us are very different people than those who fell in love so long ago.
I know you will make a great partner for someone else someday soon, and I hope that person treats you better than I did.
Dear [name],
This is to inform you that I want a divorce from you. After much thought and consideration, I have decided that this is the best decision for both of us.
I hope that in the future we can remain friends, but for now I would like to go separate ways.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Dear [name],
It’s with a heavy heart that I write this letter to you. We’ve been through some tough times together, and it’s time for us to go our separate ways. I guess it’s just not meant to be.
I know that this is going to be hard on you, too, so I want to express my deepest sympathies for the pain this will cause you. If there’s anything I can do to help ease your transition into singlehood, please let me know.
I think it’s important for me to remind you that we’re still friends—at least, I hope we are and that if there’s ever anything I can do for you or your family, please don’t hesitate to ask. Again, I’m sorry that things didn’t work out between us; hopefully we’ll remain friends after all is said and done.
Dear [name],
It is with a heavy heart that I write to you today to inform you of my decision to file for divorce.
I love you very much, and I have enjoyed our time together, but it has become clear that we are no longer compatible. Our differences have become too great to overcome, and the only solution is to end our marriage.
I hope that you will be able to find happiness in your life again. If there is anything I can do for you during this difficult time, please let me know.
Dear [name],
I am writing to inform you that I have decided to divorce you.
I have found someone else, and I would like to move on with my life.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience so that we may set up a time for the division of property and assets.
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to inform you that I want to file for divorce from my wife [name]. We have been married for [number] years, and unfortunately the marriage has become unbearable for both of us.
My wife has been living in a different state since 2016. She did not inform me of this move until after she had already left. She has since refused to return home and refuses to speak with me and our children.
My wife’s behavior has been unacceptable: she regularly threatens me with violence; she accuses me of being an unfit parent; and she refuses to work, which leaves me responsible for supporting myself and our children.
There is no reasonable expectation that this situation will improve in the future. It is therefore necessary that I take action now in order to protect myself and our children from further harm.
Dear [name],
It’s with a heavy heart that I write to you today. After careful consideration, I’ve decided to end our marriage.
I know this is a difficult decision for both of us, but it’s the right one. It’s not you—it’s me. I’ve been feeling this way for a long time and just didn’t want to admit it. But now that the truth is out there, it feels like the right time to move on with our lives separately.
You deserve someone who will be there for you 100% of the time, and I’m not that person anymore. So please accept my deepest apologies for not being able to give you what you need right now. You’re an amazing woman with so many wonderful qualities, and I wish nothing but happiness for your future endeavors.
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