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5 Tips for Parents Going Through a Divorce

Going through the divorce process is difficult, but it becomes even harder when there are kids involved. Here are some tips for every parent to ensure this process goes smoothly.

Keep Your Kid out of It

It is crucial that you keep your kids out of the divorce process. Consider telling your kids information on a need-to-know basis. It's important to sit down and have a talk with them about what is happening, but you do not need to give them updates on every step of the process. Getting your children involved is going to quickly complicate things in ways that are hard to undo later.

Don't Badmouth Your Spouse

It may be tempting to badmouth your spouse in front of your kids, especially when you are having more one-on-one time with them. This is a bad idea that can lead to the children taking sides in the divorce. Your kids will always have their parents in their lives, and there is no reason to cause them to develop a bad relationship with a parent early on in their lives. Try to keep things positive so that your children do not develop a negative attitude. 

Consider Couples Therapy

Even though the two of you will not be a couple in the near future, it is still worth attending couples therapy to help deal with this major change in both of your lives. You will still need to work out issues together, decide on co-parenting techniques, and make individual decisions that will affect your children. Going through therapy together with a focus on co-parenting after the divorce can make the transition easier for everyone involved. 

Know You Can't Do It Alone

As much as you would like to prove to the world that you can be the best single parent possible, realize that you will be making things more difficult for yourself by not involving your spouse in the process. Realize that there is still a partnership that the two of you must stick together for with your kid's best interest in mind. 

Always Consider the Child's Best Interest 

When moving forward with a divorce and making important decisions, always frame it with what will be best for your children. This includes what sort of legal decisions will be made in terms of custody, living situation, visitation, and child support. While you may feel like you do not want to give in to things your spouse is asking for, always think of your kids first.

For more information on navigating a divorce, contact a family law attorney.


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