If you’re contemplating divorce, you likely already know that this is a difficult and testing time for your family. Filing for divorce is difficult enough as it is, but if you have a child or children, a divorce can be especially frightening.

You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse need to do what is right for yourselves, but also what is best for your child.

Children of divorce often experience a range of emotions. Depending on their age and relationship with you and the other parent, they may be confused about why one parent is no longer living at home. They may be angry at whichever parent initiated the divorce. They may worry that it is their fault. They may be emotionally torn about which parent they want to “live” with.  Continue reading →