How you prepare your children for divorce is critical. If you handle things well, your kids can thrive as well as anyone in the long run. Let's look at some ways to lessen the impact your divorce has on them: Plan how to tell them: Set aside time to tell the kids. It...
When parents get divorced, worries about sharing their parental rights and responsibilities are usually at the top of the list of their divorce concerns and priorities. As a parent with a strong bond with your children, it's only natural to want to ensure that you get...
Holding a family meeting to discuss divorce may be a difficult topic to bring up, but it is absolutely important to have this talk as a family. Include everyone. You and your spouse should tell the children together, and you should have all of your children in the...
Have you heard of parental alienation syndrome (PAS)? It’s a term that’s been around for decades, based on a theory proposed by a child psychologist who wrote about what he found to be a “shocking number” of child custody battles that involved a mother alleging that...
During a divorce, it's easy to turn into some kind of ego monster who can only think about their own feelings and desires. If you have children, however, you can't afford to become so focused on yourself that you don't act to protect your children during what will...
It’s no secret that a divorce can be difficult for children. They may want the parents to stay together, they may not like all the changes in their lives, and especially with younger children, they may not really understand why this is all happening. As a parent, you...
Divorce is never easy when children are involved. Kids often find it difficult to understand the situation and to cope with their parents splitting up. They often blame themselves or think their actions can prevent the divorce. It can take a year or longer for your...
Children may have some behavioral issues when their parents are divorcing. This isn’t something that’s uncommon, but it does need to be addressed when it happens. In some cases, the children might not act out when they are with their parents, so you should consider...
It’s sad, but many cases involving paternity are tense and emotional. Men may want, or not want, to be the father of a child. They may be worried about the outcome and being involved in the child’s life. It’s important that you know your rights, the process involved...
Divorce can be hard on children, and they may want the last word on where they land in the custody agreement. Even though your children may know exactly where they want to go, it isn’t likely up to them. If you and your spouse can’t reach an agreement, then it falls...
