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A child's emotional scars usually last a lifetime. Child abuse effects are noticeable in interpersonal relationships, grades, and job performance. All abusive behavior potentially cause serious problems throughout a lifetime of recovery, and must be stopped immediately. Report child abuse to your local district attorney and request assistance. If the district attorney's office declines to prosecute any case under criminal statutes, divorce attorneys can quickly obtain hearings for temporary custody and support under civil laws in the process of obtaining a quick divorce.

A little planning goes a long way. The process of separation and divorce will change you legally, financially, and emotionally. You must be decisive in the face of turmoil. Take care of your self and children:

  1. Help your children - In a child's mind, the world they know is torn apart and they don't understand how a parent could walk away. Small children tend to blame themselves, as if she isn't pretty enough, or he isn't smart enough to be loved. Children need reassurance they won't be left completely alone.
  2. Be prepared to take responsibility - Deal with first things first. It's over. You will be preparing tax returns, taking care of children's needs, balancing the budget, and washing clothes. When things go wrong, you must take full responsibility as an adult.
  3. Get ready to file divorce - Before you file, know where you will live, how you will pay bills, and decide how to tell your spouse and children about your decision. Find out in advance what the law requires and how you will be affected.
  4. Emotional help - Even in the best circumstances, divorce causes loss and pain. If you need help coping, do not hesitate to request professional help. You'll find you are not alone. The path to recovery begins with a willingness to admit problems exist.
  5. Domestic Violence - Don't tolerate it. Children are especially vulnerable to abusive behavior and carry emotional scars for life. Major studies prove children experience fewer adverse consequences from divorce than living with both parents who are in an abusive relationship.

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