Children in a divorce are forced to cope with a variety of changes, not the least of which is the fragmenting of the family and totally different living arrangements. While you and your spouse can do a great deal to minimize the long-term effects of the divorce, making the process as easy on your children as possible can decrease the stress of unavoidable change. While moving to a new neighborhood may be necessary, Ronald D. Zipp Attorney at Law, a New Braunfels family law attorney, urges parents to avoid forcing their children to change schools if possible.

With the sudden, dramatic changes at home, children going through a divorce often find support in the stability of school and the social groups they've developed with their peers. Forcing your kids to leave their friends and the familiarity of their school environment behind can make adapting to their new living situation that much harder, leading to falling grades, depression, and disciplinary problems.

Even in the best of circumstances, changing schools is difficult for most children, especially when they have lived in one place for years. Finding a way to fit in at a new school is hard, even when things are going well at home, so if you can avoid asking your children to bear the brunt of your divorce, it's always best to do so.

As an experienced family lawyer, Ronald D. Zipp Attorney at Law prides himself on his ability to find mutually agreeable solutions that work towards the interests of everyone involved. Visit the website to learn more about his legal services, or call (830) 629-5600 to discuss your case with a member of the team today.