Although a divorce is meant to be between one spouse and another it does not mean that it always impacts just those two individuals. Usually, any party that is associated with either individual will feel the divorce in one way or another. However, one important person that is ultimately impacted by whatever decision is reached is that of the child, or children that exist. When a divorce is occurring, child custody will be distributed, which means that one parent will see the child more than the other parent unless an even amount of joint custody is distributed. However, what can you do in order to make sure that you are in your child’s life enough after your divorce?
The first thing that any divorced couple needs to do is make sure that their child, or children, understands that the divorce that took place was not a result of anything they did. It is so important to make sure that your child knows that you absolutely love them in this time and place and not by just one parent, but both.
School functions are an aspect of a child’s life that they need great support by both parents. Whether it is a play, an open house, a parent-teacher conference, or maybe just a community service project, try to make a great effort in having both parents there when necessary. However, we all know that sometimes that does not work so make sure that your child knows where the other parent is and a reason as to why.
The most important thing that parents can do for their child before, during, and after a divorce is making sure that their needs are met first and foremost. Make it a point to never have an argument with your ex in front of your child, and ask your children every now and then how they feel with what is going on within their lives. Remember, a therapist needs a license in order to practice, and your child is not one so leave them out of your personal relationship problems or other issues that your child should not have knowledge of, or have to deal with.
When dealing with your divorce you need someone you can count on, a lawyer and a friend. Call McDowell today at 316-269-0746 to get you closer to the peace of mind you need, and deserve. When relying on McDowell Chartered you can count on determination, and commitment with you and your case.
