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Family law tips may help with breaking divorce to kids

On Behalf of | Dec 17, 2019 | Family Law |

The dissolution of a marriage can certainly be challenging for two spouses to swallow. However, if they have young children, this family law matter can quickly make things even more complicated. For instance, the children may feel that they are to blame for the divorce, or they might resent their parents long term. Here are a couple of tips for breaking the news of an upcoming divorce to the children in Texas.

First, it is best for the two divorcing spouses to break the divorce news to the children together. For instance, they can mention it during a family dinner. This approach may make a difficult subject like divorce easier for the children to take. Also, it will give the children an opportunity to express their feelings in a group setting. In addition, the children may benefit from seeing their parents act in a civil manner toward each other in spite of the divorce.

Second, it is expedient for the two parents to avoid pointing fingers at each other when discussing the reason for getting divorced. This may certainly be tough if the relationship is not ending on the greatest of terms. However, allowing emotions versus logic to take over the conversation will simply make the difficult subject of divorce even harder for the children to accept.

Getting divorced is never an easy process. However, if the two parties who are getting divorced can find common ground on matters such as child custody and asset distribution, they may be able to reach a settlement outside of court. Still, if they cannot resolve their issues through mediation or negotiation, for example, a judge may have to decide these issues for them. Either way, a family law attorney in Texas will seek an outcome that is in the client’s best interests.