Going through a Virginia later life divorce is difficult; ending a marriage after decades together can be hard on both spouses. Adult children of divorce also have a painful time dealing with the end of their parent's marriage. Unfortunately, 50% of American marriages end in divorce, which means a large number of children are impacted by divorce.
If you are thinking of filing for divorce in Virginia, you need an experienced Virginia Beach divorce lawyer on your side. The skilled attorneys at Hofheimer/Ferrebee represent women only, and can help you deal with the effect that divorce has on older children and grandchildren. They will work tirelessly to advocate that you receive a fair divorce settlement that takes your financial needs into account.
Effects of Virginia Divorce on Older Children
For many adult children, hearing that their parents are filing for divorce in Virginia can knock them into a tailspin. Some children are lulled into a false sense of security, believing that because their parents lasted together for so long, their marriage was solid. However, many couples decide to divorce after their children leave home and they discover that they have grown apart.
After learning that their parents are filing for divorce in Virginia, adult children of divorce may have a shift in their perspective of marriage and relationships. A child who has divorced parents may themselves face difficulties in finding a partner and getting married.
Parents may also share things with an adult child that they would never share with a younger child. It is common for parents to vent or unload their feelings on the adult children of divorce, which in turn puts the child in the middle. Parents should take care not to badmouth their ex-spouse or use their child as a confidant, as this can impact the child's healing process, no matter what their age.
Divorce counseling can help adult children of divorce learn how to cope with the end of their parent's marriage. Your Virginia Beach divorce lawyer may know counselors that can help your child learn how to effectively communicate and how to deal with their feelings in a productive manner.
Effects of Remarriage on Adult Children
When a parent remarries after filing for divorce in Virginia, it can affect an adult child as much as a younger child or teenager. This problem is compounded because an adult child is likely to not live in the same home, or even the same area of the country, which makes it harder to become acquainted with the new family.
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