Helping children understand and cope with a divorce

Receiving the news that your parents are getting a divorce can be a shock to many children. This is a situation that many children think they will never have to deal with, because while that happens to other families the thought that it might happen to them usually does not cross their mind. Or they will not begin to heavily think about this possibly happening to them until it is almost their reality. Children can take this news in a variety of ways. Some will react immediately and be sad, while for others it may take time for the news to sink in. 

Before, during, or after the divorce getting family counseling or personal counseling can help your family adjust to the new normal and any other changes that will be happening in their lives. This therapy should be focused on children, and not used as couples counseling, this can also be done but not with the children present. This therapy will help children adjust, and to come to terms with the fact that their parents will not be together anymore. Your children can take through their feelings and understand that it is ok to feel a wide range of emotions. 

Family therapy is also a great place for you and your ex-spouse to communicate civilly, and show that you are both still there for your children even if you are no longer married and together. These sessions can also help everyone get on the same page to parenting styles, how to go from house to house, and other logistical aspects of the divorce.

After the divorce one of the most important things a parent can do is make sure their children know that you love them and that you are always there for them to talk, laugh, and cry to. We know you will be dealing with a variety of stressors throughout your divorce so let us, your Provo Divorce Attorney help you with the legal aspects of a divorce.