How to Divorce Amicably with Kids

At San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law, we understand that a divorce with children places the kids at risk if the family struggles in the transition. As a leading San Diego divorce and family law firm headed by celebrated San Diego lawyer Scott Levin, we’ve seen firsthand how to separate with kids to make it easier for your child.

The process of establishing a parenting plan with mediator Scott Levin aims to reduce clients’ fears, discuss and address special needs, establishing a fairness standard, addressing education, health, new partners and dating, communication between parents, and creating a specific parenting schedule.  Our team believes that divorce mediation can make this tough time easier for kids. Let’s look into how our mediation services can help your children when you’re going through a divorce.

Expert Parenting Plan Mediator Makes Divorce Easier For Children

Divorce mediation is a way for parents to work out their split without battling in court. Instead of each parent hiring their own San Diego divorce lawyer to fight, you work with a neutral person – a mediator like Scott Levin.

As your mediator, Scott helps you and your spouse talk to each other and make plans. You’ll decide important things like where the kids will live, how to divide your money, and how you’ll parent together moving forward.

How Divorce Affects Children

Research indicates that parental divorce/separation is associated with an increased risk of child and adolescent adjustment difficulties. These can manifest in various ways, including academic challenges such as lower grades and dropout rates, behavioral issues like conduct problems and substance use, and emotional struggles such as depressed mood.

Marital instability can have significant consequences for children, resulting in a range of challenges. Research shows that children of divorced or separated parents are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior, live in poverty, and experience family instability.

Why Mediation is Good for Kids

At San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law, we’ve seen how our mediation process can be better for kids than a regular divorce. Mediation has the potential to positively impact children in various ways. By reducing conflict, enhancing parenting skills, and promoting active involvement from both parents, it creates a supportive environment for children to thrive.

Less Fighting in the Family

In our mediation sessions, we teach parents how to talk to each other without arguing. This means less fighting at home, which is great for kids. They don’t have to see or hear their parents yell at each other. We’ve found this makes divorce less scary for children.

When parents learn to communicate better through our process, kids feel safer. They worry less about their family falling apart. Instead, they can focus on being kids, which is what we want for them.

A Quicker Process for Everyone

The mediation process usually takes less time than going to court. This means your family can start adjusting to your new life sooner. We’ve seen that kids don’t have to wait and worry for months or years about what will happen.

Because our process is quicker, there’s less stress for everyone. As parents, you can focus on helping your kids instead of dealing with long court battles. We help your kids start to get used to their new normal faster.

Working as a Team for Your Kids

In our mediation room, we guide parents to work as a team. You’ll make decisions together about your kids. We’ve seen how this shows children that even though their parents aren’t married anymore, they can still get along.

When kids see their parents working together in our office, it makes them feel more secure. They know both parents still care about them and will take care of them. We help build teamwork that can last even after the divorce is over.

Protecting Your Family’s Privacy

At our firm, we ensure that mediation is private. Unlike going to court, where anyone can hear about your family’s problems, our mediation happens in a private office. This protects kids from having their family issues become public. We’ve seen how this privacy helps kids feel safe. They don’t have to worry about their friends or teachers finding out details about their family. This can make it easier for them to deal with the divorce without feeling embarrassed.

Creating Flexible Solutions for Your Family

In our mediation sessions, we help parents come up with creative solutions that work for their unique family. You’re not stuck with one-size-fits-all court orders. We help you make a parenting plan that really fit your kids’ needs.

For example, if your child has a special hobby or needs extra help in school, we’ll make sure your plan covers these things. Our flexible approach helps kids keep their routines and get the support they need.

Teaching Parents to Solve Problems Together

When you use our mediation services, you learn how to solve problems together. We’ve seen how this skill helps even after the divorce. Parents can use what they learn from us to handle future issues about raising their kids.

Kids benefit when their parents know how to work out problems. It means fewer fights and more calm discussions. We aim to create a more peaceful life for kids, even though their parents aren’t together.

Keeping Family Relationships Strong

At San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law, we focus on keeping family relationships strong. We encourage parents to think about how to stay connected with their kids. We know this is important for children’s well-being.

Kids need to know they can still have good relationships with both parents. Our mediation helps you plan for this. We might help you make schedules for family time or find ways to involve both parents in important events.

Choose San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law

As a leading San Diego divorce and family law firm, we’re committed to helping families through divorce in a way that protects children. Our founder, celebrated San Diego lawyer Scott Levin, brings his experience as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ to every case. This knowledge helps our clients, especially when it comes to making sure kids are taken care of financially.

Scott Levin’s background as a California licensed attorney for over 20 years who graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law, with over 10 years of experience at major international law firms, means he understands the legal side of divorce inside and out. However, his choice to focus on mediation shows his commitment to putting families first. Scott Levin is the top rated amicable divorce near San Diego.

Our team at San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law is trained to handle all kinds of family situations. We work with parents facing tricky property divisions, support issues, and sensitive matters about raising kids. Our goal is to help you work through these issues together, avoiding the fights that can hurt children.

We believe that even when a marriage ends, it’s possible for parents to work together for their kids’ sake. Our mediation process is designed to help parents achieve just that. We’ll guide you through making important decisions, always keeping your children’s well-being at the forefront.

If you’re facing divorce and want to make it as easy as possible for your kids, reach out to us at San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law. Let Scott Levin and our experienced team help you navigate this tough time in a way that benefits your whole family. Give us a call at (858) 255-1321 or use our online contact form to get in touch. Remember, your peace is our purpose, and we’re here to help you find the best path forward for your family.