There are times to wait and other times to act. When it comes to divorces with young children, many parents struggle with choosing the least disruptive time to file.
Objectively speaking, there is rarely a good time to break up your family. But there are better and worse times to file for divorce when striving to retain the continuity of the household. That’s why filing for divorce over summer break may be a good idea.
Choosing your moment wisely
By filing over the next few weeks when the kids are out of school for summer vacation, you give them the chance to adapt and get used to the idea of spending time with their parents separately.
Kids may be shocked, or they might have known that things have been on shaky ground between the spouses. But by introducing these lifestyle changes now, one might hope that the kids would be adjusted to the changes by the fall.
When you may need a little more help
Some kids will appear unruffled by the changes, while others clearly struggle to cope. But even if a child doesn’t seem to need extra help, they could be hiding rising anxiety.
Now is a good time to check in with your child’s physician and inform them of the family’s new status. It’s good to keep their pediatrician in the loop so they can best meet your children’s needs.
Don’t go it alone
Divorce can be incredibly destabilizing to families of all shapes and sizes. Rely on your legal team for guidance and legal strategies to prepare you to meet the challenges that lie ahead.