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Supporting Your Children Through A Divorce Or Separation

Almy & Thomas Solicitors • 18 October 2023

Divorce or separation can be an emotionally stressful and challenging time for anyone, especially if your children are involved. These situations tend to bring up bad feelings, which can make it difficult for families to cope and move forward. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Our guide is designed to help you support your children through this challenging time in the best way possible. To find out more, keep on reading!

The Best Ways To Support Your Children

These are some of the best ways to support your children through this difficult time.

Listening

Listening to your children and having an honest, open line of communication can really help your family during this time. It’s important for you to understand how your children are feeling and it is healthy for them to be able to talk to you about their feelings or concerns. Being actively listened to can help to make them feel more secure and reassured about the situation. Making them feel safe in such a stressful time is vital to helping them cope in a healthy manner.

Reassurance

Reminding your children that they are still loved by both parents and that the separation is not their fault is really important. They may be feeling confused or down about the situation and giving them some reassurance could go a long way. Reminding them that they are loved and valued can also help with their self-esteem and daily life going forward.

Routine

Maintaining routine in your children’s lives is important for a range of reasons. A divorce or separation can seem like a big life change, so keeping school and mealtimes the way they always have been is a good way to remind your children that everything is okay. Maintaining routine can also help your children by making them feel more confident, secure and in control of their environment.

Don’t Bad Mouth Your Former Partner

It’s really important that you don’t speak negatively of your ex-partner in front of your children. They may already feel confused about the situation and hearing one parent speak badly of the other may only confuse them further. Keeping things civil between you and your ex-partner in front of your children is crucial for maintaining a more healthy dynamic.

Family Law Solicitors You Can Depend On

Here at Almy & Thomas, our team of trained family law solicitors and divorce lawyers are here to help you and your family. Whether it’s a cohabitation dispute, divorce or a dispute regarding your children, our team will support you from start to finish.

To find out more about our services, head to our website. Alternatively, contact us today to speak to our team directly.

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