Children of Divorce
Co-Parenting Tips to Help Your Child Thrive After Divorce
Divorce reshapes a family, but it never changes what children need most: love, stability, and the steady reassurance that both parents are still there for them. Co‑parenting can feel challenging—especially in the early stages when emotions are high and routines are shifting—but choosing to work together for your child’s well-being can make all the difference.…
Read MoreEffective Communication with Kids During Divorce: Tips and Collaborative Support
Finding your way through shifts at home? Talking to kids about big changes isn’t always easy. This post How to Talk to Your Kids About Family Changes by LAtherapist gives real-life tips – ways to speak clearly, listen well, stay gentle. Think honest words matched to a child’s level of understanding. When things get rocky, having…
Read MoreNavigating the Holidays While Divorcing: Reflections and Guidance
The holiday season tends to bring a lot of joy along with real connections and those traditions people hold dear. Still, for anyone dealing with divorce or separation, it turns into something more complicated. Emotions build up, and uncertainty hangs around too much. We at LACFLA see just how tricky these weeks can get for…
Read MoreWhat Are Some Top Tips When Children Are Involved in a Divorce?
Divorce is a challenging journey, especially when children are involved. At LACFLA, we understand the importance of making this transition as smooth as possible. Here are some invaluable tips to consider when children are part of the divorce equation. Prioritize communication by keeping discussions open and honest Keep the lines of dialogue respectful and focused…
Read MoreTips on How to Effectively Co-Parent After Divorce
To ensure the success of your family’s relationship post-divorce, it is important to place your children first and to develop guidelines for co-parenting that are amicable for both of you. This will create a positive experience for your kids during your divorce. Co-parenting successfully can be extremely healing for your children to see, no matter…
Read MoreHow to Survive the Holidays During a Divorce?
Some couples going through a divorce often find flash points about how they will celebrate the holidays, especially when children are involved. It is best to work through your holiday plans ahead of time to avoid last-minute, highly emotional issues. Here are a few tips we share with our clients on how to survive the…
Read MoreCo-Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents
One of the most important divorce decisions that need to be agreed upon is how you and your partner will work together to co-parent the children in your family. It is essential to your family’s success to put your children at the forefront of your divorce and develop co-parenting guidelines that will be amicable and…
Read MoreHow Does Divorce Affect Your children?
It is well-documented how divorce emotionally affects children in today’s world. It’s also widely known that the emotional stress of divorce is similar to the stress of losing a close family member. But with the right support system, a child can begin moving forward and working towards emotional calm about their parents’ divorce. When you…
Read MoreHow Living Through Divorce as a Child Shaped this Attorney’s Future in Collaborative Divorce
By Lynette Kim My interest in family law and the collaborative divorce process came to be partially because of personal experiences as a child during my parents’ divorce process. Unfortunately, my parents’ divorce was not amicable. While living in South Korea, my parents separated when I was 10 years old. My mom and I moved to…
Read MoreWorking Through Parental Alienation Using Collaborative Divorce
When you and your spouse are divorcing, emotions usually run hot and fast for many situations and sometimes parental alienation can occur. Parental Alienation is defined as a family dynamic in which one parent (often referred to as the favored parent or the alienating parent) has attempted to undermine a child’s relationship with the other…
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