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Look past marital faults for child custody purposes

On Behalf of | Jan 24, 2020 | Child Custody

Going through a divorce with children is hard. You and your ex are going to have to figure out how to build a parenting relationship with each other so that the children can have a solid foundation. While this might sound like it’s going to be simple, it often isn’t.

One thing that often makes the situation much more difficult is that you have anger and possibly pain that you have to deal with. Trying to separate the romantic relationship of the marriage and the parenting relationship is often complex.

It is often a bit easier for adults to look past the marital challenges if they pay close attention to how their ex is interacting with their children. Someone can be a horrible spouse but a wonderful parent. Once you see those good points in your ex, take a close look at them and try to keep those as the focus.

You can also try to forgive your ex. This doesn’t mean that you forget everything. By forgiving them, you can take the power away from them and give it back to yourself. This can help you to adjust to the new way of life and might help you to find the strength you need to meet new challenges that are coming.

You should also work toward a divorce order that meets your needs. The parenting plan is what must put the children first. Getting all this together as quickly as possible is beneficial for your entire family since it enables everyone to move forward with life sooner. Find out more about your legal options today.

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