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Do I Tell My Children About My Ex's Affair?

Divorce is hard enough, but when infidelity is involved, the emotional toll on both spouses and their children can be exponentially higher.

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The Bitterness of Divorce: Toxic for Mental Health and Children's Well-being

Divorce is a challenging life event that can evoke a range of emotions, from sadness and disappointment to anger and resentment. It's not uncommon for bitterness to permeate the process, especially when conflicts and disagreements are at the forefront. However, it is crucial to recognize the detrimental effects that bitterness in divorce can have on mental health, both for the individuals going through it and for their children. In this blog, we'll explore the toxic nature of bitterness during divorce and shed light on its impact on the well-being of everyone involved.

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How to Tell Your Children About Divorce

As a parent, telling your child about the divorce can be one of the hardest conversations you'll ever have. You may worry about how they will react, whether they will feel hurt or angry, or if they will blame themselves for the separation. However, it's important to approach this conversation with sensitivity, honesty, and empathy.

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A Cautionary Tale From a Divorced Father: What Really Happens in Ontario Family Court

Attending court obviously does not resemble anything like one sees on the TV screen and this is even more evident when attending Family Court in Ontario Canada (and probably everywhere else).This father, who wishes to remain anonymous for the sake of his children, shares his story on how he "spent 10 years and 500k only to learn that Family Court is a total waste of money with no way to gauge the cost while there are better alternatives with which you can know the cost."

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How Your Communication Impacts Your Child's Future Adjustment

The greater the ability of parents to share responsibilities and support one another, the better the outcomes for their children’s well-being and psychosocial adjustment.

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Family Court: Well-known Judge Tells You What You Need to Know, Before You Head that Way.

Family Court Judge, Harvey Brownstone, warns families about going to court. Ask anyone who has ever appeared in family court as a litigant – even if they had a lawyer – and they are almost certain to describe their experience as unsatisfactory. Why? What can be done to help people so that their family court experience is more predictable, more positive and constructive, less time-consuming, and consequently more beneficial to themselves and their children? An even more important question is, What can be done to help people avoid going to court in the first place?

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