Later Life Divorce and the Effect on Older Children and Grandchildren (Part B)

Effects of Virginia Divorce on Grandchildren

According to a Penn State study, divorced grandparents typically have less contact with their grandchildren than grandparents who stay together. Some divorced grandparents even said that they did not feel as close to their grandchildren, and considered their role less important.

Divorced grandfathers are especially impacted by divorce, and report seeing their grandchildren less than divorced grandmothers. This may have to do with distance; many divorced grandparents live further away than grandparents who remain together.

Telling Grandchildren about Your Virginia Divorce

Consider the following guidelines when telling your grandchildren about your Virginia later life divorce:

• Choose a day when you have several hours to explain the situation to your grandchildren.
• Be honest about the upcoming changes in your life.
• Have your adult children in the room to help you answer your grandchildren's questions.
• Watch your emotions; avoid becoming angry or upset in front of your grandchildren.
• Don't badmouth your spouse.

Hiring an Experienced Virginia Beach Divorce Lawyer

If you are thinking about filing for divorce in Virginia, it is important to have experienced legal representation on your side. You may also want to consider hiring a Virginia Beach divorce lawyer who is knowledgeable about the issues that come with a Virginia later life divorce.

To learn more about divorce in Virginia, contact a Virginia Beach divorce lawyer as soon as possible. The decision to file for divorce usually comes at the end of a long and painful journey. In addition to the emotional turmoil involved, there's also a lot of fear and uncertainty about what the future holds. Concerns about pensions, health insurance, mortgages, and even just paying the bills or buying groceries can easily become overwhelming.

A Virginia Beach divorce lawyer at Hofheimer/Ferrebee can examine the specifics of your case to help you decide how much support to ask for and how to fairly divide your marital assets. Request a FREE copy of our guide, What Every Virginia Woman Should Know About Divorce, or reserve your seat at our monthly divorce seminar - 757-425-5200.

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