Marriage and Divorce

Separation of married couples with a child who is about to enter the world of education or who has just started going to school can be tough and is an awkward situation to be in. A small child is not…
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Helping children to deal with divorce is key to helping them not only to move on but to accept their fate. Most children feel like they are to blame for their parent’s separation. This is an understandable reaction to loss….
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Divorces where conflict is high can result in children feeling as if they have to side with the custodial parent. Sadly, the same parent often encourages that. Children’s reasoning powers are not fully developed. While they understand that one parent…
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Divorces can be rough things to navigate through and often emotions take the place of rational thought. Emotions in divorces are can be ugly things. Everything takes a backseat to those nasty emotions. Children need parents to continue to be…
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Very few divorces that include children go as smoothly as they should.  Many times protecting the children is the most important thing that can be done. When a parent is demanding sole custody of the children, it is usually for…
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To explain to your child that the absent parent loves then requires some basic features such as love, patience and compassion.  If an a parent is absent due to deployment with the Army that sort of absent parent is going…
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When you are in court, the non-custodial parent is often villified, especially if their visitation is inconsistent.  Of course, there are quite a few things that happen both in and out of court to sabotage any attempts at consistent visitation,…
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One of the biggest conflicts couples face when they are divorcing is who gets custody of the children.  One of the major reasons for this conflict, in spite of all the lip service that is given to the best interest…
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We often hear about “deadbeat dads” who do not bother to see their children or pay court-ordered child support. They are vilified in the media and jailed by the courts. What we do not often hear about are the moms…
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While divorce is never easy for anyone involved, it can be an especially difficult and confusing time for your children. If you are about to get a divorce, here are some things to keep in mind to make the transition…
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Parents all over the world are separating and divorcing rapidly each day. In fact the average divorce rate is 50%. That is half of all families that are broken. The divorce rate for remarriages is 60%, which means even more…
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When your parents divorce it can be a very frustrating and confusing time for the children. The two people that you love most are now more like enemies, fighting may occur and harsh words be said. The most important thing…
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There is no reason why the father shouldn’t have equal custody rights to their children. To say otherwise is implying that the father has little to no importance in the life of his child. It doesn’t take a genius to…
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Divorce is hard on everyone, but especially children.  If your divorce is high conflict, it will be even harder on them, and there is a very real possibility that your children will reject one parent or the other in this…
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The idea of your child wanting to live with your ex-spouse is not an easy one to deal with emotionally. Here are some things you should consider before making the decision. The reason the child wants to move. Is it…
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Divorces are messy.  There is no way around that.  Unfortunately, it is often the children who feel that mess the most.  They are often losing one of their parents in the divorce, and may even believe that the parent wanted…
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When parents divorce, it can often have devastating effects on the children.  Many children think that it’s their fault.  Others think that even if it’s not their fault, they should have done something to prevent it.  Some get caught in…
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In a perfect world child custody would be equally shared by the parents with no fighting or game playing. Unfortunately, it does not happen that way. Custody is almost always granted to one parent with the other parent having visitation…
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Divorce is not only the end of a marriage, but for a child, it is the end of their world as they have grown to know it. This simple fact is something that many divorcing adults take lightly. For a…
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I feel that when there are children involved that you should stay married. Children are very susceptible to the effects of divorce. They are used to a schedule and routine of having two available parents. Plus, nowadays who can afford…
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It is true that the ones who are hurt the most in a divorce are the children that are a product of the marriage. As adults, we are forced to make unpleasant choices sometimes but we are able to comprehend…
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Divorce and custody battles are never easy. Two perfectly reasonable adults often become completely irrational when they are fighting to keep their children. And sadly, fighting to keep their children away from the other parent. Many times one parent, usually…
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I know that the divorce rate is at an all time high in todays society. It is also becoming more and more of a problem with both parents not investing in the child’s life and interest’s. I believe single parents…
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Going through a divorce is tough enough. However, being a parent and going through a divorce is even tougher, not only for you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse, but for your children as well. These tips will help you succeed as…
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With the high rate of divorce today, more and more children are being raised primarily by one parent. This is especially true when the parent absent from the family home moves a long distance away. It is difficult to parent…
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When two people who share a child(ren) together decide to get a divorce the kid(s) then become just one more “belonging” to fight over in court. Mom may feel that she has done most of the work in their upbringing…
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When it comes to a divorce it is stressful for everyone. At times though, we all get caught up in our own feelings, that we forget the effect it can have on our children. It is hard to try and…
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It is of prime importance to put children first both during, and after, a divorce. The emotional consequences they must endure as a result of divorce require parents to put aside any differences they may have between them for the…
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It may be tempting to stay married for the sake of the children, especially if the children love the idea, but in the long run it is usually not a wise move.  From your point of view you have a right…
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Divorce is never easy, but when there are children involved, it is even more difficult than it is when it is just about two people who wish to go their seperate ways. When there are children involved, you are essentially…
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