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The Effects of Divorce on Children

Articles, Information and support for parents and children experiencing divorce.
Divorce Information for Parents
Divorce information, that is what we all want once the decision to divorce is made. We research divorce laws, support guidelines and spousal support. Based on statistics very few search for divorce information for parents.
Parental Obligations During Divorce: Part I
A series of articles about parent's obligations to their children once it is decided there will be a divorce.
Parental Obligations During Divorce: Part II
A series of articles about parent's obligations to their children once it is decided there will be a divorce.
Top Ten Books For Parenting Through Divorce
Parents who are facing divorce have a difficult time, but one of the major concerns is how to lead their children through the process in a healthy way so that they feel loved, nurtured, and protected.
Minimize the Long-Term Negative Affects of Marital Discord on Children
Marital discord can be frightening to everyone involved—especially to the children of divorcing parents.
How to Keep Divorce From Having Long Lasting Effects on Children
The process of divorce can have long lasting effects on children. How can you help them get through the process without any negative effect?
Children's Bill of Rights
Marriage is a contract between adults, and when it ends, the matter is between the adults. Yet, no parental action has a greater impact on children. Children love their parents and want to be with them. Even in times of great stress, parents have a responsibility to conduct their legal affairs in a manner that will protect their children from adult conflicts.
How to Talk to Your Child About Divorce
Children should be told as soon as the decision to divorce has been made. It is natural for parents to feel anxious and uncertain about how to tell the child/children. This anxiety can cause parents to delay talking to their child/children about divorce.
Myths Surrounding Children And Divorce
Myths surrounding the effects of divorce on children.
As A Father What Are My Rights And Responsibilities During And After Divorce?
As a father, you have certain rights and responsibilities with respect to your children. You do not need a court order to obtain your rights as a father.
Children and Divorce: What you Shouldn’t Do
A list of parental behaviors that children should be protected from during divorce.
Questions Kids Ask When Their Parents Divorce
An article with insights into the kinds of questions kids ask when parents are getting a divorce.
Help Our Autistic Child Cope With Our Divorce
Finding a mental health professional with a background in autism is certainly a blessing. The questions you raise are really better answered by a professional who knows you and knows your child.
The Effects of Divorce on Children and How to Cope
It is hard to imagine a more difficult transition for a child than to be a party to his or her parents' divorce.
Divorce And Teenagers
Quick tips that can help your teen.
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