If a married couple reaches a point where divorce is the only option they need to pay special attention to any children involved. A couple should try to never fight in front of their kids and if the marriage is to be terminated they need to try to explain to the children what is going on and remind them that it is not their fault and that both parents still love them.
Depending on the age of the kids involved this can be a very emotional time but be prepared to answer as many questions as you can, without laying blame at either parent. The major point when discussing this with your children is to let them continue to feel safe and secure in both their parents love.
Never make your children choose sides and if there are legal custody papers make sure they understand why they can only see the parent at certain times, but remind them they can still contact them at any time should they wish to speak to them. Never stop your child from seeing or speaking about the other parent. By the same token you should never try to buy your child’s love by showering them with expensive gifts, for the most part all a child really wants is to spend time with the parent. Do not make promises you can’t keep and if as a single parent you enter into a new relationship
If at anytime you think your child needs more help coping with the new situation you should make arrangements for therapy etc. By giving them the chance to express their feelings to someone other than the parites involved enables them to get a better understanding and will help their emotional state by reassuring them they have nothing to worry about concerning the divorce.
Divorce and its aftermath can by a hard and trying time for all involved so the more you can do to ease the transition from a two parent family to a sole parent the better things will be in the long run.