I can ask any one of my younger clients about the day they found out about their parent's divorce and they can recall the most bizarre details.  Often they remember what they are wearing, what they were doing right before they were told, where they sat when they were told, and the exact date and time.   Let’s just say THIS moment will be a monumental day in their lives. One they will never forget.  Why? Because it is traumatic for kids and marks the end of their family as they knew it. It is important to be mindful of that.  Therefore, do not plan to tell them around holidays, birthdays, or special times to forever tarnish those days.  Try and pick a pretty obscure day

At Sparrow Counseling, located in Birmingham, AL, we often get questions from parents who have made the decision to move forward with divorce regarding telling their children. We want to make that easier by providing the 5 W's of telling your children about your divorce.

Mediation occurs when a divorcing couple and usually their attorneys come to the table with a mediator to help resolve any disputes they have regarding their divorce. It is non-adversarial conversation.  The divorce mediator is usually an attorney or mental health professional.  The mediator's role is to facilitate a discussion.  A mediator is not a judge.  They do not make any decisions, instead they help the parties involved talk about the issues calmly and negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement.

Coparenting after a divorce can be an ugly process that can bring out the worst in people. Divorce is a process that breeds selfishness and bitterness. It is no wonder that as you go through a divorce communicating with your former spouse can only get harder and harder. That is why treating your former spouse, as a new business partner may be just what you need for your kids to thrive in your new co-parenting relationship.