Why did you marry? What were your expectations going in?
How long have you been considering divorce? Was there anything in particular that got you thinking in that direction?
What do you hope to accomplish through divorce?
What steps have you taken up to now to restore your marriage? What were the results of that, good and bad?
Why do you think God created marriage? Do you still believe He is able to heal your marriage? Are you still open to that?
As you consider divorce as a solution, who outside your marriage is influencing your decision? What are they telling you?
Have you hired an attorney? How far has the process advanced?
Are you involved in another relationship that could be clouding your vision about your marriage?
What is your biggest concern regarding your children if you proceed with separation or divorce?
How would you feel if another person became your child’s stepparent? Why?
I believe that the most important relationship in your life is the one you have with Jesus Christ. Can you tell me about that part of your life and how it’s impacting your decisions?