Understanding the Impact of Divorce on Children: A Comprehensive Guide

By Elissa P. Benedek, a renowned expert in the field, “Divorce and Co-parenting” sheds light on the often-overlooked consequences of divorce on adolescents and young adults.

Startling Statistics

• 1 in 2 marriages ends in divorce, leaving over a million children to navigate the complexities of their parents’ separation every year.
• A staggering 30-40% of individuals from divorced families experience diagnosable psychological problems, a rate three times higher than those from intact families.

This revised edition of “How to Help Your Children Overcome Your Divorce” takes into account the significant changes in family dynamics, technology, and the legal landscape over the past three decades.

A Multidisciplinary Approach

This comprehensive guide offers practical advice and insights for:

• Professionals: psychiatrists, social workers, pediatricians, and attorneys seeking to better understand the impact of divorce on children.
• Parents and grandparents: looking for ways to mitigate the effects of divorce on their families.
• Teachers and educators: seeking to provide support to students from divorced families.
• Adolescents: trying to navigate their parents’ divorce and looking for practical information and guidance.

New Methods for a Changing Landscape

The book covers alternative dispute resolution methods, including:

• Mediation
• Arbitration
• Collaborative law
• Parenting coordinators

It also addresses a range of complex family situations, such as:

• Uninvolved or absent noncustodial parents
• Parents with mental illness
• Incarcerated parents
• LGBTQ parents or children
• Sexually or physically abused children

Written in an accessible and easily digestible style, “Divorce and Co-parenting” is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand and address the impact of divorce on children.