Miscellaneous

Can 16 year olds choose who they want to live with?

Can 16 year olds choose who they want to live with?

Answer: A minor does not have a right to choose his residence, and is subject to the custody and control of his parent or legal custodian until emancipated. The determining factor for the court is the child’s best interests.

Is it painful for my mom and dad to divorce?

In the end, no matter what, they will do what they will do. Divorce is not something parents consider lightly. It is extremely painful for everyone: not only you or your mom, but it is likely excruciatingly painful for your dad as well, even though he is the one asking for it.

What do you think when you are thinking about divorce?

If you are thinking about divorce, your thoughts can fluctuate, ranging from the mere, fleeting imaginings of what life might be like if you were single, to the repetitive, torturous thought process of “Should I or shouldn’t I divorce?”

Is it my fault that my parents are getting divorced?

Know that it is not your fault. If your parents are getting divorced, it’s because of issues between the two of them, not because of anything you did.

How can I Stop my parents’divorce?

My closing thoughts, though they may not be the most comforting, are that, while you may not be able to stop your parents’ divorce, you play a big role in the relationship with your parents after the fact. Resentment and hate do not help.

How does divorce affect the bond between parents and children?

A divorce, then, is an incredibly painful event — severing the attachment bond in a relationship, and often impacting the bonds between parents and children. Hughes and Fredenburg say divorce is much like a death in that all folks involved will go through stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.

If you are thinking about divorce, your thoughts can fluctuate, ranging from the mere, fleeting imaginings of what life might be like if you were single, to the repetitive, torturous thought process of “Should I or shouldn’t I divorce?”

What happens when your parents divorce as an adult?

Divorce is primarily treated as a legal event in the United States. And if you’re an adult when your parents are divorcing, that means that you’re not part of the litigation. Your feelings don’t count.

What are the signs of an impending divorce?

Winning is everything. While never fighting (i.e. complete detachment) may be one sign of impending divorce, the way you argue when you do have a disagreement is another indication. “Ideally, you want a conflict to be resolved in a way that preserves the relationship,” says Morris.