Marriage and Divorce

Every time Chris comes home from his father’s house he is crabby and has an attitude. Is this his way of expressing anger he holds from the divorce? If you are a newly divorced parent you may already see your child’s…
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Divorce affects children in a variety of different ways. Most of them have self-esteem issues related to the separation of their parents. This is because they often blame themselves for the breakup of the relationship. This happens because they do…
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There were a lot of factors that contributed to the separation of my parents back in 2001.  From mere insensitivity to major money problems, my mom and dad constantly fought over these things that it eventually tore the entire family…
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It is an unfortunate fact that many, or even most, marriages today will end in divorce, never making it to the “as long as we both shall live” portion of their marital vows. For those couples that are ending a…
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There are many different ways children are affected by divorce. For Example When your parents are constantly fighting it is very scary and sad you don’t know what to think as a child you often tend to blame yourself and…
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A divorce is traumatic for parents but is even worse for the child or children. Both parents still need to do their parental functions and maintain a good parent – child relationship. However, it is a fact that the custodial…
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One night, after a hard day at work, your husband comes home and says he wants to talk.  You sit on the couch and listen as he informs you that he is no longer in love with you and that…
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Non-custodial parents most definitely need to be treated equally.  As it stands, they are not.  If a parent has joint legal custody but no visitation on weekdays, many schools will not release information regarding the children’s grades, etc, without a…
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Children are aware of more than we think they are. When their parents are divorcing, children often sense that their parents relationship is not a happy one. To try and hide your pending divorce from your children is not being…
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Dealing with a son about divorce can be very difficult process. This is because male children who usually are not good at dealing with emotions do not share their feelings very openly. Most of the time they will blame one…
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Often today the dream of raising a family is often interrupted by divorce. This doesn’t have to mean failure as a parent. It may be difficult, but you can still succeed at raising your child/children regardless if you are the…
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The last thing a child wants to hear is that her parents are going through a divorce. The adult going through a divorce may be an emotional wreck; however, she has to find ways to remain positive especially when dealing…
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No, I cannot foresee any circumstances where parents should remain married for the so called sake of the children. If the parents are not happy and cannot resolve the issues within the marriage then not only for their own sake…
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Child support is so full of catch 22’s that it would be difficult to name them all at once.  Whether you owe child support, or are owed child support, it can be difficult to navigate the system successfully.  As a result, children get caught in…
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When we marry, we choose that one special person and then we choose again to have children with that person. Unless you and your children are in danger, then it is your responsibility to stay in the marriage and try…
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There was a time when a separation or divorce was nearly unheard of, now it is commonly heard of. So what happens to the family at this point? In most cases the child or children will stay with one of…
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Unfortunately, there are many “deadbeat” fathers.  Yes, they should be denied visitation rights to their children if they are not paying child support.  My sister, a single mom raising her daughter fought hard to get support payments from her ex-husband,…
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It is said that many states favor the mother in child custody cases. The mindset has always been that mothers have a greater bond and are more nurturing which somehow is interpreted that they would be better caregivers, where as…
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When I was five years old, my parents made the decision to divorce. My sisters and I were informed of this decision one afternoon in late summer, telling us that it had nothing to do with us, that they both…
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To understand why children of divorce need special attention , it might help you by participating in this visualization exercise. This is called “nesting.” It is not something that will ever happen to you and your family. Nevertheless, attempt to…
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Is it Ok to tell your children about your spouse’s infidelity? First of all, I do not understand why adults feel the need to tell their children anything that would affect the way they feel about one of their parents….
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Divorce is never easy.  Add children, and you have a volatile mix.  It is very possible that in a high conflict divorce, you will lose your children.  It doesn’t matter that your children are your life.  It doesn’t matter that…
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When a relationship has failed to the point f no return and divorce or separation is the only way forward for the parents then to avoid any unnecessary pain for the child/children they should be told what is happening and…
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It’s absolutely imperative that a child these days be informed of difficulties within a parents marital bond for many reasons, first and foremost the childs current and future emotional well being. Children these days have their understandings distorted by current…
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There is a problem in this country that few people are aware of unless they have been through it themselves.  In fact, unless you have been through it, it’s hard to believe because it is a lack of justice.  This…
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I want to know who actually thinks of the best interest of children when it comes divorcing or splitting up. Speaking from experiance…I truly feel i am a great mom. I am a little strict, but overall I am in…
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Your children mean the world to you. But when you are in love, their worries and concerns can often be overlooked because you are now seeing things through rose-coloured glasses. Yes, moving in with your significant other is another exciting…
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When a child is involved in a divorce, it’s very common that one parent will try to use the child as leverage against the other parent.  The child becomes a pawn as mom or dad tries to influence his or her behavior toward or against the non-custodial parent.  However,…
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As with any matter concerning children and child support payments people will have strong views on both sides of this argument. In all honesty there isn’t a definitive answer, it comes down to personal standpoint, and the relationship with the…
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It is one of the most frightening statistics in the world.  70% of men who sue for custody get it, and of those men who sue for custody, 80% to 90% of them are abusive.  This means that a frightening…
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