Some children don't adjust well to the changes that come with divorce. They might not be able to handle the flood of emotions they experience. For some kids, the overwhelming emotions come out as behavioral troubles. In most cases, they aren't trying to misbehave. Instead, they just don't know what to do and can't control their reactions.
Alimony, property division and starting out your new life
Divorce is expensive, especially when you have children. For parents who stayed home to raise the kids, job skills and money might be lacking. This can add financial stress to the divorce, but there are options that might help. You might be able to ask for alimony payments to help support yourself until you are able to get a job that offers financial support. If the children are with you the majority of the time, you might also get child support.
Don't let your divorce disrupt things at the office
No one expects you to get through your divorce without showing some emotion, whether it is sorrow, anger or frustration. However, the last thing you want to do is jeopardize your career or make your coworkers uncomfortable by allowing your divorce to disrupt the flow of work at the office.
It is possible to remain friends after a divorce
Going through a divorce pits you against your ex, which can lead to more negative feelings than what were present when the process started. It can be difficult to overcome these, but this doesn't mean that it is impossible. If you and your ex will remain friends after the divorce, which might be necessary if you share children, both adults will have to put forth an effort.
Adopting an older child is challenging but worth the effort
Many people think of adoptions as only pertaining to babies, but there are older children who also need a family to love them. These adoptions come with some challenges that you must be prepared for if you are thinking about bringing an older child into your home. We know that you are probably ready to get the process moving forward, so think about how you will cope with the challenges.
Why could your driver's license be suspended?
Like other states, driving here in Colorado is not a right. The law considers your driver's license a privilege. As such, every time you get behind the wheel of your vehicle, you are doing so at the leisure of the state. What does this mean for you?
Let kids know they aren't the cause for your divorce
Children who have to live through their parent's divorce might find it hard to cope with what is going on. Some might wonder whether their parents splitting up is their fault. The little ones might think that they did something bad that made it happen. The older ones might assume that their behavior or performance in school has a part in the adult calling it quits. One of the most important things that you can do in these cases is to reassure the children that they didn't play a part in your divorce. You might have to do this multiple times, so be ready when you notice it is needed.
