One of the biggest fears divorcing parents have is about how their children will be affected, and how their relationship with the kids will change. In fact, many people put off getting divorced even when things are at their worst because they fear the conflict that may arise about the custody and care of the children. There is good news: In most cases, these fears are unfounded.
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Parental Separation and filing for a divorce is an ugly thing to go through, for everyone involved, especially the kids. Unfortunately many parents who find that divorce is the only answer to their problems tend to lose their tight connection with their children. When lawyers are involved and a case is being built, many parents find that putting up a defense to be the most important part of...
Helping your kids adjust to separation should be your first priority, if you plan to divorce. The truth is that children and parents are affected by this big change. While most parents like to keep a stiff upper lip, the final act of separation is emotionally tasking. This is time to start a new chapter of your life as a family, albeit not being able to see your children on a full-time basis....
Parents undergoing separation can easily drag others into their problems. Not only are the children often drawn into the situation, but professionals are brought into the circle too. Parents are looking for support in their claims for custody and think that letters and verbal support from professionals in the life of the child can increase their chances of having their way.
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Kids of separated parents are often put into turmoil over the holidays as the parents lobby with one another to determine where the kids are going to spend their special day. Gone are the concerns of last minute gift shopping and events — parents are concerned about where, when and how the kids are going to spend their holidays.
Parents find themselves feeling guilty about the separation...
Conflict between parents who are separated is inevitable. Take the issues already at hand, add in litigious lawyers who make their side believe they can win, and you have quite the recipe for conflict and problems to develop. Lawyers will tell each parent to document any questionable and poor behavior on their other parent’s part, as well as good behavior on their own part. Parents end...
The effects of divorce and separation can be far-reaching. Not only do these situations have an impact on the couple involved, but they also have a significant impact on the children of the couple. Studies show that adults whose parents separated or divorced have a greater chance of enduring the same fate. In addition to this, research has found that if there is high parental conflict during...
Parents going through a separation need to ensure that a consistent relationship is maintained between each other, but also that a relationship is maintained with the children. Parents that leave the child’s life can disrupt the child’s life and make it difficult to reintegrate.
In cases where one parent has been absent, the other may have moved on to create a new family dynamic....
If you are thinking about getting a divorce, then there are a lot of things that you need to do to prepare. Divorces are never easy, but if you are informed, then the process will be smoother.
Gather and Organize the Documents
Many people who get divorced do not know anything about their spouse’s or family’s financial situation. That is why you should gather all of the documents...
If you are in the process of getting a divorce and have children, you may be wondering about the negative impacts of divorce on kids. No matter the age of your children, it is inevitable that they will be impacted by this change in family dynamics and living situation. Staying together for the sake of the children can be just as, if not more, damaging to children, it is best to find a way to...