Too often, children become the pawns in a divorce, with one parent using them to hurt the other parent. One parent may try to convince a child that the other parent does not love the child or that the other parent is evil and wants nothing to do with the child.

The question of who gets custody of the children can turn into the fiercest battle during the divorce, even if one parent doesn’t really want custody; that parent may just want to make sure the other parent doesn’t get custody. Sometimes the parent who receives custody refuses to let the other parent visit the child, even though a judge has ordered visitation rights. All these tactics have a devastating emotional effect on the child.

It is vital to the welfare of the children that the parents put aside any hostile feelings toward one another and cooperate with each other as far as the children are concerned. Parents who find themselves using the children as weapons should obtain family counseling or other professional help.

Divorce is often a difficult and emotionally grueling process, however, having a Sacramento divorce attorney on your side that is caring, compassionate, and experienced can make the process less painful and traumatic. Call (916) 266-0188 today to schedule a consultation with an experienced divorce attorney in Sacramento, Robert N. Kitay.