Divorce & Children

As a child I was a witness to a variety of events and as I got closer to becoming a teenager I was a participant in those events. Although I still had a good childhood, my teenage years were...

Divorce is hard for everyone involved. If you have children, the stress can be ten-fold. But the one thing that a lot of people going through divorce forget is that the children are the victims...

Are you a stepparent? Do you feel frustrated often by your role? Whether a new stepparent or one who is just wondering how to connect with their stepchild, read on.

Most tweens know of a peer or friend whose parents are divorced. That alone does not prepare them for the possibility that it could happen to them. When they find themselves in this position it is...

Divorce is a traumatic event for any child, but can seem even more complicated when you try to explain it to a toddler. Toddlers are old enough to feel the effects of a divorce, but not...

I believe we all have a similar dream of finding that right person, having a long term relationship, getting married, having children . . . and the happily ever after. In the “olden days” when I...

In the early times, a divorce was very difficult, if not impossible to obtain. Now, everywhere you look, divorce is easy and readily available. With the divorce rate between 43 and 50%, it is...

Divorce is a messy, emotional event in anyone’s life. The broken strings of the union between two people who thought that “forever” really did apply to them has enough trauma to fill any novel or...

When you are used to being with your child each and every day, it can be very difficult to adjust to being separated. This is especially hard to get through when you are going through a divorce,...

Once a parenting plan has been put in place, it's important that parents keep track of actual visitation time. They should also write notes to keep track of what happens in visitation. This can...

The holiday schedule is an important part of the custody and visitation schedule. Parents should come up with a way for the child to spend the holidays and enjoy time with both parents.

Once you and your spouse decide to go your separate ways, the kids are left wondering what will happen to them. It seems that the older the child, the harder it is for them to adjust. They wonder...

Who knew that once you had your family your marriage would not last 'forever'? And now that it's over,, you may have an agreement or even a court order regarding visitation, but many times the...

You file for temporary custody when you and your spouse have separated, are in the process of divorce, or are waiting for other affairs to settle.

There are many different types of child custody software available. Learn how to find one that will fit your custody needs.

When your parents divorce when you are a child, it is very different from when they divorce when you are an adult. It may be easier or it may be harder depending on your situation. Follow these...

Divorce is never usually an easy thing, especially not when there are young children involved. Follow these steps to help young children deal with a divorce.

According to TIME magazine, American couples have a 57 percent chance of remaining married, but what happens with the other 43 percent who separate or divorce? If children are a part of the family...

Divorce is a hard and scary time for a child. Your child may feel uncertain, insecure, and angry at the fact that you and your spouse are getting a divorce. He may not be sure of who he'll live...

To all the singles mothers out there struggling to make ends meet. Think about seeking for child support from your baby's father. If you do not know how to go about it, these are the steps.

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.

Homework, medicine and other belongings are difficult to maintain in a divorce for a child. Learn how keep belongings in order with tips from a childcare psychology expert in this free child care...

Each parent typically wants to take their child with them on a vacation. Learn how arrange vacations after a divorce with tips from a childcare psychology expert in this free child care video.

Make sure you are in good spirits when you tell a child about a divorce. Learn about properly telling a child about a divorce with tips from a childcare psychology expert in this free child care...

Divorce affects children the most. Get tips for arranging visits with children during a divorce with tips from a childcare psychology expert in this free child care video.

Moving can be very traumatic for a child during a divorce. Learn how to help a child deal with relocating with tips from a childcare psychology expert in this free child care video.

If you are going through a divorce and you have children or you are leaving a relationship with a significant other and children are involved, it's important that you hire the best child custody...

I am going to tell you what I did to get out of my First marriage. It was a physical and mental abuse mostly mental. It took alot for me to leave we had three small boys. I was scared I would not...

Dealing with a divorce is never easy. In fact, the process can be downright complicated. But thanks to legal forms available on the Web, a parent can file a motion for custody without the aid of...

Arranging parent child visitations after a divorce can often be very difficult. Determining a schedule can be a challenge and arranging pick ups and drop offs in a civil manner can also be...

Joint custody arrangements can be difficult to adjust to. Custody battles can get ugly especially when couples forget who is really getting hurt. Joint legal custody benefits the children but you...

It's tough on dads (and kids) when their relationship shifts to one day a week or a weekend visit. Suddenly it's up to you to keep the kids entertained and happy for hours and hours without their...

Children of divorced parents often experience the stress of living in two places with either parent some of the time along with the pressures of trying to adjust to step-parents and possibly...

As difficult as a divorce can be on parents, it can be devastating for children. Supporting children through a divorce can be increasingly difficult for parents due to the high level of stress,...

If your ex spouse is dating someone new, you probably have a wide range of emotions. You might feel angry, hurt, frustrated, sad and even mad. These are all normal feelings to be experienced. In...

A Divorce can be a very costly agreement. And in tones of economical uncertainty, it may be an agreement that must be put off until it becomes an affordable option. Here are some tips to live...

When you realize that you need to find a marriage counselor, the stakes are usually very high. Your marriage is the most important investment that you will ever make - emotionally, financially,...

If you live far from your ex-spouse and have children, chances are that when your children go for visitation, it's for an extended period of time. When you are used to spending all of your time...

Divorce can take it's toll if you let it. It's been several years, at least close to four for me. A trial and at the same time- a testimony. Job loss, death of father and divorce. Talking...

Divorce can be a highly traumatic and damaging occurrence in the life of a child. Divorce shakes up a child's world and turns everything upside down. And as a result, many children harbor...

Divorce isn't easy for any family. It's emotional, perhaps financially draining and a highly sensitive time. But the splitting of your family doesn't have to be at the detriment of your children....

Divorces and marital separations are complicated. And if you have minor children, the process becomes more stressful and expensive. You'll have to negotiate child custody, child support and work...

Divorce can be hard on children as they learn to adjust to a new family dynamic. Among the hardest things for children to deal with is being separated from either parent. Although you and your...

As if divorce isn't stressful enough all by itself, adding children and visitation issues into the mix makes things even more difficult. Changing visitation during divorce can be a challenge,...

Helping children understand divorce is really important, both for the kids and the parents. It is hard for children to go through a divorce because they have mixed loyalties and many times feel...

It's difficult enough to maintain visitation rights when you and the custodial parent live in the same town, but when you live in a different state than your children, problems with maintaining...

Children can have a rough time during divorce. The family has been split up, and now the children are dealing with parents who no longer live in the same household, and maybe not in the same...

As a noncustodial parent, you still have a right to see your children. If you have already gotten a custody order it will be easier to secure your visitation, as it will be spelled out in the...

Families involved in divorce are facing one of the most emotionally stressed events. During such a traumatic experience, many attorneys and family counselors work to help parents iron out custody...

Dating after a divorce doesn't have to be disastrous experience here are some basic tips.