Don't let your children be casualties of divorce

I read with interest the recent post by Paula Lawhon on her San Francisco mediation blog on how custody litigation damages children. I agree with her comments that:

"Regardless of the status of the intimate relationship between the parents, they will always be parents. While the relationship between the parents changes, it does not change the fact that the children still need both of their parents in their lives. It can be hard to put aside anger and other strong emotions following a difficult separation, but is a task made easier when both parents are committed to putting the best interests of their children first."

Separating child custody and parenting time from resolution of financial issues is something everyone going through a divorce should strive for.  Mediation of child custody and parenting time issues whether done privately with an attorney or through one of the free services provided by the New Jersey Judiciary at each county court house is something that should be considered.  

While it is impossible for children not to be effected by a divorce, they should not become casualties of divorce, as the slideshow below poignantly reminds us:

Casualties Of Divorce

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