There’s no getting around it: Divorce will change how a family functions. This, however, shouldn’t stop a person from choosing divorce. It is a stressful experience, but many people realize that it might be best for the entire family in the long term. As couples are dealing with divorce, during and after the process, it may be easy to overlook all of its effects. According to a recent study published by the Huffington Post, parents may not be aware of how their children are coping with the divorce. The survey says that nearly 40 percent of kids hide their true feelings about divorce, suggesting that many parents are left in the dark. At first, children may not be able to understand why their parents got divorced. Of the children who responded to the previously mentioned study, 13 percent blamed themselves for their parents splitting up. Of course, these results show … Continue reading Effective custody plans can ease concerns of parents, children
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Father could lose parental rights over McDonald’s disagreement
Every parent has had a disagreement with his or her children. Kids might not understand exactly when their parents are trying to teach a lesson or reinforce healthy habits. According to one man, he has tried to do right by his son, but he could lose his rights to child custody and visitation. In New York, a mother and father are currently struggling with the custody and visitation agreement reached during their divorce. The current dispute started when the father was planning spending time with his son by going out for dinner. His 4-year-old son suggested eating at McDonald’s. However, the man felt his son was consuming too much unhealthy food, so he said they could go anywhere other than the fast-food restaurant or have no dinner at all. The child refused to eat, so his father brought him back to his mom’s house. Shortly after this event occurred, the … Continue reading Father could lose parental rights over McDonald’s disagreement →
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Divorced parents should make preparations for the new school year
When two people decide to get divorced, they may not be the only ones affected by the decision. Beyond the two spouses, any children they have will be impacted by divorce as well. Certainly, divorce require families to make adjustments, but there are ways to make the transition smoother for everyone involved. Many divorced parents share child custody, and as summer is coming to a close and the school year is approaching, arrangements may need to be made to help the kids be successful. On a very basic level, parents should try to work with each other to create a school-year parenting plan that reflects the child’s best interests. One of the first things parents might want to arrange is how their kids will make it to school and other activities every day. If parents share physical custody, then it will be important to coordinate who will ensure the children … Continue reading Divorced parents should make preparations for the new school year →
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