Matthew Obermeier serves as an attorney at the law offices of Oliva, Saks, Garcia & Curiel, LLP, where he represents clients in the San Antonio area and throughout Texas in real estate, family law, business law, and estate-planning matters. Matthew Obermeier is experienced in helping clients navigate divorce proceedings, which can, in some cases, actually benefit the children involved.
Divorce has an impact on children, just as any major life change does. The nature of the impact, however, can depend greatly on the disposition of the parents involved. In cases where the marriage has led to deteriorated happiness of both parents, a divorce can actually be a welcome change for the children. When their parents are able to find greater happiness, children are also more likely to find happiness in their daily lives. Children of divorced parents also benefit from the personalized attention and affection from each parent in arrangements where the non-custodial parent has regular visitation.
While the short-term implications for children can be negative, researchers have found that those effects often fade away after two years following the divorce. One of the ways divorced parents can help commit to providing an improved life for their children is by making the commitment not to talk about their disagreements with their ex-spouse with their children, only with a confidant or therapist. By taking steps like this, parents can help cultivate an environment in which their children aren’t negatively affected by the ended marriage.
