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Great tips for telling the kids about the divorce.

The Script We Used to Talk to Our Kids About Divorce | Cup of Jo One of the biggest questions I get after our divorce is, Help! how do you break the news to the kids?

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The longest, happiest marriages have these 5 defining traits Plus, how to foster these qualities in your marriage.

Woodruff, O'Hair, Posner & Salinger, Inc. named Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers for 2024 (Sacramento, Family Law).

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Paula D. Salinger awarded the 2023 Professionalism Award by the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento on December 13, 2023.

“In special recognition of distinguished performance in the finest traditions of Competence, Civility and Ethics for outstanding contributions to Family Law Jurisprudence from the Bench and Bar.”

Congratulations Paula!

"The important thing is that parents are invested in prioritizing their children over their personal squabbles."

How can parents protect kids during a messy divorce? Here's what experts say. High-conflict divorces can take a toll on kids.

"The study recommends that fathers should carve out as much time as they can to engage in playful and educational activities with their children each week."

Fathers have ‘unique effect’ on children’s educational outcomes, study finds Research claims children whose fathers read and play with them see a ‘small but significant’ increase in their educational attainment

A must watch for anyone with children going through a divorce.

Voice of the Child of Divorce "Dear Mom & Dad" was written by Monica Epperson, founder of The Child of Divorce. Monica experienced five divorces during her childhood and started The Child...

We are proud to be included in the list of Family Law Super Lawyers for Northern California 2022.
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Congratulations to Paula D. Salinger for her selection to the 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list. Only 5% of attorneys in Northern California receive the Super Lawyer distinction. Paula was previously named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2012.

Great tips for divorcing parents. Bottom line, set aside your feelings about the other parent and put the kids first. "Having both parents play an active role in children’s daily lives is the best way to ensure that your kids’ needs are met, and it enables them to retain close relationships with both parents. The quality of the relationship between co-parents can also have a strong influence on the mental and emotional well-being of children, and the incidence of anxiety and depression. In fact, studies show that conflict is the main driver of emotional distress to children of divorce. "

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/top-tips-for-divorcing-parents-from-a-3162701/

Top Tips For Divorcing Parents From A Child Of Divorce (Who Is Also A Divorce Attorney) | JD Supra Several weekends ago, I celebrated a belated Mother’s Day and birthday with my extended family. One of the pictures taken reflects four generations...

Another study confirming a level of conflict between parents is harmful to children. "The tried-and-true way of reducing conflict is the practice of non-violent communication."
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How Divorce Harms Kids, and How to Lessen That Harm TUESDAY, Jan. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Kids who see their parents bicker during a separation or divorce are more likely to develop a fear of abandonment, new research warns.And even if a youngster feels close to one or both parents, that fear can still undermine his or her mental health down the...