Dealing with the Divorce

For many years it was a foregone conclusion that the primary custody of the children in a family would go to the mother. However, that is changing as more father’s stand up for their right to raise the kids and gain primary custody. In many cases it is best for the children to be placed in the physical custody of the father. For instance if the family consists mainly of boys then a strong male is what is needed and can benefit the children.

The assurance that the mother will gain sole custody of the kids is changing primarily due to the landscape of the workplace. As women have fought and won more rights in the workplace this has opened the door for more men to get primary custody of their kids. A wife cannot claim that she cannot earn as much as her husband like she used to. As the workplace landscape changes so does the prospect of single father’s raising the kids. What does this mean for our society? For many decades if not centuries the husband has been depicted as the sole bread winner with the wife staying home and raising the children. This shift in social consciousness has to be considered and how will this affect your family.

One of the many factors to consider when attempting to gain custody of the children is who was the primary person in the family who took care of the kids? The reason this is important is that children thrive on routine and order. Disrupting that order by placing the other parent in charge is very stressful to the kids and can disrupt their growth as well rounded individuals.

One of the best ways to gain custody of the children is to have proof of the amount of effort and care you placed on the children. Another factor is to have a great attorney that has successfully won custody for other father’s in your area. This is vital as having a history and someone who knows the ins and outs of the law is the best way to gain custody of the children.

Above all have the proper documentation that you were the one that took care of the kids. Pictures of you at their soccer practice, receipts of instruments or other family oriented activities can go a long way in a judge’s eyes.

If you are in a child custody battle at the moment there are resources to help you out. Many of these books have been written by fathers and those who have gone through the process. This manual can really help you in your struggle to gain custody of  your children.

It is a well known fact that parents have a tremendous influence on the children they raise. These parents can either be biological or adopted either way the effect is still the same, the actions these adults perform in front of their children will stay with them for a very long time. Because of this it is vital for the parents involved to set a good example on not only how they treat the child but also each other.

However during times of family turmoil such as divorce this fine example can be greatly strained. Divorce it seems brings out the worse in people. The sense of loss and betrayal create feelings of wanting to enact some sort of punishment on each other. These acts should not be carried through as that will surely just leave a bad example for everyone involved.

Divorce can teach the children involved the exact opposite of what we are trying to instill in our children. We would like our children to know that people can be relied upon and that there is people you can trust in a relationship. However due to acts of infidelity this can show the children exactly what we do not want them to see. An infidelity in a marriage can cause one to doubt the trustworthiness of those closest to them. This should be avoided at all costs.

Children need and thrive on a sense of security. Many children find this sense of security through the loving example their parents show to each other. When an act of infidelity occurs in the marriage a sense of deep doubt will creep into their lives and they will begin to feel a loss for the security that was once so prevalent in the family.

Worse still is when a child is forced to become a party to an act of infidelity. This forces the child to choose one parent over another. Also since the cheating spouse wants to cover up what he or she has done the parent may ask the child to lie for them. What does this teach a child? That it is okay to lie. This can set the child on a course of actions that will be very hard for him or her to recover from.

Sadly divorce has become a very part of our society. Many parents simply do not even consider the impact their example is giving to their children. From these examples the children will then form their own opinions on relationships and family. What example would you like to give your child? I am sure that if you are a loving parent that you will want to give your child the best upbringing you can possibly provide.

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There is no easy way to get through a divorce. For children this can be especially true. Children just do not have the experience or emotional maturity to handle a divorce. However there are three key factors to keep children happy after a divorce and make the transition a bit easier.

The first factor is to keep a sense of reassurance that this divorce is not the result of what the child did or did not do. Children can and will blame themselves for things that happen around them. If you keep reassuring them that they are not the one at fault eventually they will get the message and not blame themselves because of what happened to their parents.

The second factor to keep children happy after a divorce is to keep things predictable. Children love structure and predictability. It gives them a sense of control over their lives. This sense of control over their lives makes them far happier then if things are chaotic or out of control. Keep a routine. Perhaps a movie night or a special meal night every week can go a long way to make things go smoother after a divorce.

The final factor is somewhat related to the second in that you want to keep things consistent in their lives. Do not move out of state or even out of the neighborhood unless you absolutely have to do so. A move is a very traumatic event for any child and during a divorce it can be amplified.

These are just some of the guidelines that will help make for a happier home life and if you have a happier home life all other things will come into order as well.

When a divorced couple get a divorce it is important to remember the children involved if they have any. These children are also going to experience some of the anxieties and stresses the parents feel when going through such a traumatic event. Even when your children are at the adolescent stage of their lives it can be hard for them to have the ability to move on with their lives and not let their parents divorce affect them so much.

Breaking the news of a divorce should be done as gently as possible so as to not damage the children emotionally. A battle of words between the two parents can only serve to confuse the child’s feelings towards their parents. Do they want to choose sides? Not really as they have feelings for each parent. Do not make the children in a divorce as pawns to be fought over and as you try to win the affections of your child it is very important not to spoil them as this will certainly alter their way they view material things.

Each child is going to be affected in different ways by a divorce. It is important to keep in mind how your child is reacting to this divorce as it is going on. Perhaps the children should also seek counseling as well so what ever relationships they get into as adults are not dramatically affected by this one event.

I have witnessed many divorces in my time and I have to say that how the children react to each divorce is really dependent upon how the parents treat each other during this time. You need to consider those around you as you are going through this difficult time in your lives.