Talking With Your Kids about Domestic Violence

When you plan to leave a marriage because of domestic violence, you should contact a Texas child custody attorney who will represent your children’s best interests. Talking to your children about what is happening also can ease the emotional strain for them.

Talking to your children about the domestic violence that happened in your household may not be easy. You may feel that you don’t want to bring up the past because it will cause you and your kids more pain. Some victims are ashamed of having been abused or simply don’t know how to discuss such a serious topic with their children.

Children who witnessed abuse at home or lived with the abusive dynamic in the household will experience the effects of it, even if they seem fine on the outside. Talking about it will help them to express any feelings, questions or fears they may have about the abuse. It also may help them realize it wasn’t their fault.

In cases of abuse and violence, the best thing you can do, in addition to contacting a Texas child custody attorney to help you legally, is to consult a counselor or therapist who specializes in children and families. A therapist can help your children process the difficult feelings associated with the abuse and your escape from home, and he or she can give you some tips on communicating with the kids as well. Many domestic violence shelters offer counseling services or can refer you to a therapist.

Contacting a Texas Child Custody Attorney

Domestic violence is a heartbreaking situation for a family to endure. If you and your children suffered abuse at the hands of your spouse, contact the law firm of Warren & Migliaccio today for a free consultation about your options: 1-888-584-9614.