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Divorce is difficult for everyone involved, particularly children. It’s common for kids to experience a wide range of emotions when their parents split up, including confusion, sadness, and anger. As such, it’s important for you to try to make the changes easier on them, and to put them first, says Thomas A. Corletta, Attorney at Law. Here, this Rochester, NY, lawyer uses his more than 37 years of experience to suggest a few tips on helping your kids cope with divorce.

A Lawyer’s Guide to Helping Children Deal With a Divorce

1. Be Civil With Your Former Spouse

No matter how you and your ex ended things, it’s important to at least be civil, for your children’s sake. If they hear you and your former spouse yelling at each other and arguing, it will make them uncomfortable. If you are upset with the other parent and don’t think you can control your emotions, communicate with them by email or text instead of in person or over the phone. However, understand that such communication is not always conducive to raising children, and some face-to-face interaction with your ex-spouse is going to be necessary at some point.

2. Tell Your Children You’ll Always Love Them

lawyerReassure your children you will always love and care for them no matter what. Explain that you and your spouse grew apart, but you will never leave them. Show your kids how much you love them by spending plenty of time with them and showing them affection. This will help them feel secure amidst the many changes taking place.

3. Be Reliable

When you are going through a divorce, you will probably be busy with meetings with your lawyer, court dates, work, etc. However, it’s still crucial to make time for your children. This includes picking them up from school or for visits at the agreed-upon time and not missing time. This seemingly small step shows your kids they are still very important and will reduce their stress.

Need a lawyer to help you through a divorce? Contact Thomas A. Corletta, Attorney at Law at (585) 546-5072. He will personally work on your case and ensure the best outcome possible. He also practices in DWIs, criminal defense, and bankruptcy. For more information, visit his website today.

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