Newsletter | July 2021
Helping Your Children Feel Safe, Secure, and Loved During Your Divorce
Greetings!
Divorce is a difficult time for children. They fear losing the love of one or both parents and the security of their home and established routine. Younger children sometimes feel that they are to blame for the divorce, particularly if they are the subject of a custody fight. Older children may demand to know which parent is responsible. By pointing a finger, one parent can seriously damage the child’s image of the other parent causing a lasting rift in the relationship.
Studies show the most damaging aspect of divorce for children is parental conflict. For children to thrive during and after your divorce, you must do everything you can to reduce the conflict. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
- Do not criticize the other parent in front of the children. For a child’s healthy development, it is important for him to respect both parents and believe both parents respect each other, even if that is not the truth.
- Watch your body language, and tone of voice, as well as what you say. Continuing anger or bitterness toward your former partner can injure your children far more than the dissolution itself. The feelings you show are more important than the words you use.
- Do not discuss finances with the children. Never mention payment or non-payment of support.
Closed Monday July 5 in Observance of Independence Day
Hobson & Hobson Featured on 680 The Fan
Chris and Sarah Hobson talk with Chuck and Chernoff on 680 The Fan about Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce, prenups, separation contracts, postnups, comedian John Mulaney’s divorce after rehab, and the advantages of filing for divorce first.
Noteworthy July Dates
July 2021
- 07/01: Happy two-year work anniversary to our Receptionist Lorena Elsey!
- 07/05: Happy birthday to our Director of Operations, Stacey Zimmermann
- 07/06: Final Hearing (Cobb Co.)
- 07/07: Hearing (Cherokee Co.)
- 07/13: Deposition (Marietta Office)
- 07/15: Hearing (Cobb Co.)
- 07/19: Mediation (Marietta Office)
- 07/21: Hearing (Cobb Co.)
- 07/22: Hearing (Paulding Co.)
- 07/22: Hearing (Gwinnett Co.)
- 07/27: Mediation (Cobb Co.)
- 07/28: Mediation (Cherokee Co.)
