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Divorce with children: some considerations

On Behalf of | Jun 13, 2022 | Divorce

If you are a parent in Tennessee who is thinking about divorce, there are many factors to consider. While no one factor will determine if you should divorce, splitting up when there are children involved is complicated and their emotional well-being and stability are always a major concern.

Consider your children’s attachments

Children have connections to many people and things. Disrupting these connections will affect the way the children might process a divorce. When deciding if a divorce is the right step, you should think about the children’s attachments, including:

  • The bond with each parent
  • The relationships between them and their friends
  • Their relationship with additional caretakers such as grandparents or babysitters
  • Their attachment to their home and school

A divorce might disrupt many of these attachments, particularly if the split involves a move to a different area. Children depend on close people and familiar environments which might help them adjust after divorce.

Consider how finances will be affected

Divorce will also usually impact finances and can affect the quality of life of the child. Consider how your finances will change and what this will mean for the children, particularly if there is concern that they might no longer be able to do the things they have been used to doing, including their extracurricular activities

Consider the relationship between you and your spouse

This is another factor that might affect the children. When you reflect on your relationship with your spouse, you need to be honest about the amount and intensity of the conflict between you and your spouse and how exposed to it your children have been. This might also affect the way you are both willing to collaborate to continue raising the children jointly after a divorce.

Ideally, you and your spouse should sit down and discuss these concerns amicably. If you can do this, you might also show your children how they remain a priority for both of you.

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