Marital Conflict - Divorce and Separation: Understanding Marital Conflict

How to Have a Friendly Divorce
By na - Divorce can be civil if not amicable. Few of us hear of a truly ‘friendly divorce.’ But He, She, and Kids all fare a lot better when the couple involved in the divorce behave as rational, mature adults. A short list of cardinal rules to be observed by Mom and Dad will improve everyone’s adjustment to a reconfigured life. (Added: 15-Oct-2008 Hits: 433 )

How to Tell Your Children About Divorce
By na - Whether your divorce is amicable or contentious, when and how to tell your children can be a difficult issue. Your children may already know that there are difficulties in your home life and marriage, but you may be surprised at the level of their sophistication and knowledge about divorce. Even if they are relieved to hear that a difficult home life is about to change, do not ever underestimate the degree to which your divorce can impact your children. The adults are not alone in feeling the stress and hurt of a strained family situation. You must take special steps to insulate your children and help them through the divorce process. (Added: 15-Oct-2008 Hits: 353 )

Divorce and the psychological fallout for children
By Bonnie Miller Rubin - FOR years, social scientists have believed that children of divorce have had more behaviour problems than those growing up in two-parent homes. But research suggests the impact may not be as damaging as believed. (Added: 15-Oct-2008 Hits: 627 )

Child Custody Battles - Getting Prepared - Your Child - Your Divorce - The Complete Parent%u2019s Guide to Children and Divorce
By na - Unfortunately, child custody battles are often part of bitter divorces. If you and your spouse can’t reach an agreement about custody, you need to prepare yourself in the event that your custody case goes to trial. Today, it can no longer be assumed that the mother will get custody of the children. Instead, what judges consider during a custody trial is based on the “best interests of the child”, and they try to give custody to the parent who will provide the best environment and upbringing for the children. (Added: 15-Oct-2008 Hits: 406 )

Co-parenting after divorce
By Elisa Shackelton - Each year divorce impacts millions of lives in the U.S., from young children to adults whose parents divorced decades ago. Because children can be caught in the middle of post-divorce conflict for years, parents need to understand how their behavior impacts children following a divorce, and strive to work together to shelter them from behaviors that can negatively impact the adjustment of the entire family for years to come. (Added: 15-Oct-2008 Hits: 408 )

Mitigating High Conflict Divorce Disputes
By Brooke Olson - High levels of parental conflict have consistently been shown to be among the most destructive factors in both intact and divorced families. Currently, we have an epidemic of children caught up in the chaos and turmoil of parental conflict. Studies show that in the United States, on average, 50% of all marriages will fail, and that out of those that fail, 30% will become high conflict divorces. Unfortunately, the conflict doesn%u2019t end when the divorce is final, and this leaves the children of these high conflict relationships at risk in many areas of their life: emotionally, physically, educationally and financially. (Added: 15-Oct-2008 Hits: 524 )