Kids of divorce deserve simplicity

Divorce is high on the list of life-changing traumas for parents and children. When I practiced family law full time, I endeavored to achieve the best results possible for my clients and their children. But figuring out what is best can be daunting.

There are differing schools of thought on divorce’s effects on children and on custody “rights” and “parenting plans,” but I observe a common thread of deep and palpable concern for the welfare of children.

The most hard-line fathers’ rights advocates, the mother-as-primary-caregiver proponents, those who seek recognition for third-party caregivers such as same-sex partners and grandparents, and all concerned parties seem to agree that we should do what is “best” for the children.

via Kids of divorce deserve simplicity | Family Pages-Community You | CDT Family Pages.