Going through a divorce can be an emotional roller coaster for both parents and the children involved. As divorce lawyers, we are often asked how to help children adapt and get through the divorce as easily as possible. We wanted to provide some helpful tips for you to help keep the divorce positive and avoid a large mess. If you are already struggling with a messy divorce situation, contact an Atlanta divorce attorney from our firm for help. One of the most important aspects of a divorce is having support and making it so the children do not feel abandoned. Maintaining support is crucial, visits from other family members or family friends will show the children that they aren't losing people close to them.
Refrain from having arguments in front of your children. This can be difficult because arguments can come about at any point but the negativity really affects children in a divorce process. Another tip when it comes to the negativity and frustration that you may have with your soon to be ex-spouse is not to compare people. If your child frustrates you, never compare them to your ex-spouse. This negative comparison can emotionally impact your child and build damaging feelings against their parent. Along the same lines, blaming the child for the divorce is never a good solution. Emotional trauma can come about if children feel that they are the reason for their parents' split.
The court will agree that maintaining the status quo for the children is essential to getting through a divorce. Judges often grant custody in ways that will continue the norm for the children. It is important for you as a parent to keep the normal routines as much as possible. Cutting out traditions or family dinners can make a child feel forgotten. The most important thing that you can do in a divorce is work together with the other parent and make the relationship a civil and respectful relationship. Co-parenting is crucial because the child should never feel abandoned by either parent. Trust the other parent, all too often we see parents assuming the worst and starting arguments when they are not necessary. Have trust that both of you want what is best for the child and work together to help ease your children into this change. Lastly, make sure you are constantly trying to connect and bond with your child. Make them feel loved and appreciated in order to keep your connection positive.
If you are going through a divorce, team up with a skilled Atlanta divorce lawyer from Stadler Law Group, LLC. We offer a free case evaluation so do not hesitate to contact our firm today and see how we may be able to make your divorce process easier.
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