Children and Divorce

Whether you are going through a divorce as the father or mother of a child there are many ways that you are able to get help and advice and find resources on divorce and custody issues. Of course, one of the best and perhaps easiest ways of obtaining resources is online. Here are some of the many resources you are able to find online.

Sites offering resources on various custody issues

Many different websites online offer various types of advice and resources on all aspects of divorce and child custody issues. Here are some that you may want to consider looking at and using:

• Nolo.com – This website provides you with various information, resources and articles that deal with many different factors of divorce, including child custody. They provide FAQs; explain the different types of child custody and a whole host of vital information. You can find them at: www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/child-custody/index.html

• Family.findlaw.com – This website offers child custody forms that you are able to print and use along with custody related resources. They can be found here: www.family.findlaw.com/child-custody/custody-forms/

Child custody, mediation and parenting plan resources

When divorcing children have to come first and of course, the children will live with one parent, known as having custody, whilst the other will have visitation rights. If you cannot reach an agreement between the two of you, you may have to have custody decided in court or seek mediation. Here are some resources when it comes to mediation and child custody.

• California courts self-help centre – This website provides links to explaining what mediation is, what you can expect and provides information on parenting plans. You can find them here: www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/family/custody/focus.htm

• Mediate.com – Here you are able to get a great deal of information on mediation and find a divorce mediator in your state. http://www.mediate.com/divorcemediators/

• Divorceaid.co.uk – If you reside in the United Kingdom then you may want to take a look at the information on mediation at www.divorceaid.co.uk/financial/mediators.htm

Resources for divorce in general

Here are some resources on divorce in general that you may find helpful

• Nlm.nih.gov – This website focuses on resources on all aspects of divorce. Sections include teenagers and children and coping with conflicts and stress when divorcing. You can find this information at: www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/divorce.html

There are numerous free resources available online regarding all types of issues with divorce and in particular, for those who want help and advice and be able to access resources regarding child custody issues. As a starting point though, if you are looking for specific information, try using the search feature on our site to access a range of child custody articles.