Watching your parents constantly fight during and/or after a divorce can be heartbreaking and damaging to children. A Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney can tell you that perpetual conflict will negatively impact your children’s future.

Know the Research

The Institute for Family Studies describes how frequent, heated, and hostile parental conflict is harmful to children. Your Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney can confirm that even parents giving each other the silent treatment can create a hostile environment for children.

A longitudinal study of children of divorce characterized the consequences of parental conflict during and in the aftermath of a divorce. Now, take a look at the infographic below on the findings from this study.

Working With Your Attorney

Ex-spouses should create a parenting plan that works for everyone to ensure the health and happiness of their children. Through it all, you’ll want to utilize your Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney for support. Call Addicott & Addicott, P.A. at 954-454-2605 today.