Tips for Speaking to Your Children About Divorce

Are you a parent struggling to keep your household afloat amid troubles with your marriage? Unfortunately, divorce could be an emotional struggle not only for you, but also for your child. It is not without stress for all parties involved.

If you are divorcing your spouse and you have children, you will need to effectively communicate what is occurring in a loving way. This is especially true if they have felt the effects of violence or betrayal in your marriage. We suggest:

• Letting your child know that he or she is loved
• Directly addressing the situation by answering questions, if your child is mature
• Encouraging your child to speak to you about the situation
• Obtaining counseling or therapy services
• Not allowing the stress from your case to become a part of how you communicate

When Would a Divorce Benefit a Child?

If you have children, divorce will affect them—there is no sugar coating this issue. However, while there are issues that you will need to address when it comes to your children and their reactions, there may also be benefits.

Remember, if you are in a relationship where domestic violence or infidelity is prevalent, psychologically and physically, the impact of a divorce may prove to be favorable to a child. Your child’s safety and wellbeing is more important than any short-term consequences that may occur when you leave your spouse, including arguments over a divorce.

An Attorney Can Help You Through the Divorce Process

As we stated above, divorce is a very stressful process for all parties involved. During your case, you will want to make sure that you work with an attorney who is compassionate and will stand by your side.

Our attorneys have worked with a variety of families experiencing turmoil. For more information about divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, living arrangements and more, continue to follow our blog or visit with us.

Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C. – Divorce Attorneys