The laws and court decisions have set standards that typically
look to what is in the ‘best interests of the child’ when determining
parenting arrangements and child support obligations. This can
be difficult enough to agree upon when a divorcing couple does not have a
special needs child. So imagine how much more challenging it is when
special needs are added to the mix.
In this excellent blog posting Susan Ingram writes about the range of conditions the term "special needs" covers and the many questions to ask and factors to consider when divorcing parents have a special needs child:
There are many benefits of a mediated divorce as opposed to a litigated divorce. Among those benefits is the fact that the couple learns to communicate in a better and more cooperative way.
As you can imagine, this is especially important when a couple shares a
special needs child for whom they will potentially be making joint
decisions over the lifetime of that child.
If you or someone you know could benefit from structured
assistance in decision making around your divorce, contact Falmouth Mediation at 508-566-4159
for a free, no-obligation, private, confidential consultation. We will be happy
to discuss the key details of your situation, address any concerns and
help you decide if divorce mediation would be beneficial.
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