Ever since you and your spouse began talking about divorce, chances are your children have been your greatest concern. You or your spouse might have postponed the decision to seek divorce because of concern about the impact on your children. Now that the time has come, to separate or divorce, you might still have doubts about whether your children will be all right after the divorce.
Remember that you have been making wise and loving decisions for your children since they were born. You have always done your best to see that they had everything they really needed. You loved them and protected them. This will not change because you are going through your divorce. You were a good parent before the divorce, and you will be a good parent after the divorce.
It can be difficult not to worry about how the sharing of parenting time with the other parent will affect your children. You may also have fears about being cut out of your child’s life. Try to remember that it is likely that any court decision will not only give you significant time with your children but also a generous opportunity to be involved in their day-to-day lives.
With the help of your lawyer, you can make sound decisions regarding the custody arrangement that is in the best interests of your children