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Blog 2019 March Helping Kids Cope with Divorce
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Helping Kids Cope with Divorce

Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny || 19-Mar-2019

When parents decide to divorce, children may feel they are at fault for the end of their parents’ marriage. This can be an emotionally draining and painful experience, which is why parents have a duty to protect their children when such a serious life transition is looming. It may feel as though your child will be affected no matter what you do, but this is not always the case. Minimizing the trauma and consequences of divorce will push you and your family to start a new chapter of your life with ease.

The following are some important tips for helping your children cope with divorce:

  • Remind your children they are loved as much as possible. Make sure they understand the decision to end your marriage has nothing to do with them.
  • Don’t sugarcoat or lie about the situation because your child may resent you for it later. Don’t be brutally honest, but make sure you’re not giving your child false hope.
  • Encourage your child to open up to you or a family therapist. Doing so will be invaluable in preventing harbored feelings of depression, anxiety, or resentment.
  • Don’t fight with your ex-spouse in front of your children, as this can scar them for life.
  • Aim to be as peaceful as possible. Don’t make your child feel guilty for spending time with his or her other parent, as you should be supportive of this relationship.
  • Enlist a support system of friends, family, grandparents, role models, etc.

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At the Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny, we are confident our results speak for themselves. With an aggressive and results-driven approach, our family lawyers understand divorce is no one’s 1st choice, especially when children are involved. We will help you survive this difficult time by providing you with comprehensive legal, emotional, and personal guidance. Our skilled and experienced legal team will do everything in our power to deliver you the results you deserve as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at your earliest convenience by calling (713) 936-2300.

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