Archive for January, 2010
Divorcing During School Year Always a Challenge for Children
The time of year you divorce can play a major role in how your children are affected. Many families experience separation or divorce as summer approaches so they can take advantage of the school break to make post-divorce transitions. There are many other families, however, that make the break in the midst of the school year.
There are several reasons why this sometimes becomes a necessity. Many couples Continue reading “Divorcing During School Year Always a Challenge for Children” »
New Year … New Surge of Divorces. How Will Your Children Be Affected?
Statistics bear it out. Every January the number of couples filing for divorce rises dramatically. And despite the economy, this year the numbers are still there. When you think about it, the reason comes as no surprise. Many couples considering splitting decide to wait until after the holidays to break the news to their children. Others wait to take advantage of year-end job bonuses, if they come, so they’ll have the extra funds to cover attorney, moving and other related expenses.
Regardless, it’s not the why that should be concerning us at this time – it’s the how. How are these couples, if they are parents, going to approach their separation or divorce – and how will it affect their innocent children?
I, too, planned my separation at this time of year Continue reading “New Year … New Surge of Divorces. How Will Your Children Be Affected?” »












