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Divorce, Child Support & Custody
Tips for Parents:
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Tell your children that you love them and will always love them.
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Tell your children mom and dad will always take care of them.
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Assure your children mom and dad will always be their parents, even though they may not be married any more.
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Comfort your children. Tell them there will be happy times and sad times, but soon we will all be happier.
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Tell your children the truth about what is happening in age-appropriate language.
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Tell your children you want to know how they feel and their feelings are important to both mom and dad.
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Share your feelings with your children without expecting them to solve your problems.
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Work on a relationship with your former spouse for the children's sake. Although the marriage has failed, the divorce can be successful.
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Maintain an active relationship with your children. Remember, you are the adult.
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Keep promises to your children and be on time. Children of all ages need security.
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Have fun things together with your children.
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Let your children know mom and dad each have a home. Tell them they will have a place in both homes.
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Tell them and show them you love your children.
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Don't question children after their visits with the other parent.
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Don't force your children to make adult decisions, such as who to invite to the graduation ceremony.
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Never lie to your children.
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Don't drop out of your children's lives. They will always need you.
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Don't expect children to readily accept changes in their lives without considering their feelings too.
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