Are You Scarring Your Children Due To Divorce

Some individuals resolve to stay in their marriage for their children. They want to break free and to start a new life but they don’t. They may later discover that they didn’t do their children any favors by staying in the relationship. They certainly weren’t happy and chances are everyone...

Protect Your Child’s Self Esteem And Identity During A Divorce

Children experience an array of emotions when they find out their parents are getting a divorce. It is no different from what the adults feel yet they may not have all of the facts. This can result in children blaming themselves for the divorce. They will remember all of the times their parents had a...

Being A Quality Parent When You Live Far Away From Your Children

After a divorce one of the parents may find it is necessary to relocate. They may need to get away from the place that holds so many memories for them. They may need to relocate for a job. Since it can be expensive to run a household on your own, it may be necessary so you can have the assistance of friends...

Signs That Your Child Is Not Coping Well With A Divorce

In the eyes of children, divorce is very different than for the parents. They don’t always grasp the reasons why it was necessary. You don’t want to get too caught up in your own issues to notice what they need. For many parents who are divorcing, the needs of their children is what they focus...

When You Need To Protect Your Children From A Parent After A Divorce

It can be difficult to decide to get a divorce when you are afraid of what will be going on with your children when they are out of your sight. Sometimes it is unfounded fear that has to do with control issues. Other times though it has to do with the history of the other parent that has lead up to the...

Try To Keep Some Elements The Same For Children After A Divorce

You can do yourself and your children a huge favor if you are able to keep some elements the same. If possible, one parent should remain in the family home with them. This way they aren’t being uprooted from where they call home and losing their family structure at the same time. Financially though...

Feeling Safe About The Custody Of Your Children After A Divorce

Most divorced parents can’t wait until it is time to get their children back from the other party. A big fear though is that they won’t get them back like they are supposed to. Bring children back from visitation an hour late is much different than not bringing them back at all. Too many parents...

Visitations And Divorce

Things have certainly changed over the years and mother’s no longer end up with custody of their children with the father getting visitations. Most courts now want both parents to be equally involved in the parenting so joint custody takes place. One parent may end up with slightly more time than they...

Classes For Those Getting A Divorce Who Have Children

The law certainly understands that getting a divorce is your legal right. They also want to protect the children who are involved in these relationships. They want them to have the very best chance at a happy life. They also want them to be able to develop quality relationships with both of their parents....

Avoid Using Your Children As Pawns In Your Divorce

Too many adults divorce because they fail to effectively communicate with each other. They still have to remain in contact with each other though due to the children they have results from that marriage. It is very important to avoid using your children as pawns in your divorce though. Too many people do it,...

How Devising A Parenting Plan Can Help Children With The Issue Of Divorce

A parenting plan can help children with the issue of divorce in many ways. Even very young children who can’t read it or interpret it learn about consistency. It helps them to learn to trust their parents as well as other adults. There are many emotions that children of different ages go through when a...

The Issue Of Child Support After A Divorce

Child support is an amount of money that one parent is obligated to pay the other after a divorce. The money is used to pay for the cost of the expenses relating to the children. This includes basic living expenses, clothing, food, and extra items that we all know kids ask for on a regular basis. The amount...