#9 Breaking the News: How to Tell Your Adult Children About Your Divorce

In this episode of the Women Winning Divorce podcast, Heather Quick talks about one of the toughest conversations during a divorce: telling your adult children. She breaks down the delicate balance of being honest without overwhelming them and shares insights into how to handle this emotional moment with care.Heather dives into the do's and don'ts of this conversation, exploring common mistakes parents make and offering practical tips for navigating the emotional complexity of adult children’s reactions. Whether you're worried about timing, handling tough questions, or just the weight of the news, Heather provides valuable guidance to help you manage this situation with grace and confidence.By tuning in, you'll learn:How to choose the right time and approach to tell your adult children.The key mistakes to avoid when sharing the news to preserve your relationship.Strategies to foster open communication and help your children process the divorce.Article Mentioned: https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2024/09/01/carolyn-hax-messy-divorce-adult/ Don’t miss out on this essential discussion—click to listen and empower yourself with the knowledge to protect your future and your family. Join us on our podcast as we navigate the complexities of marriage, divorce, separation,and all related legal and emotional aspects, including adultery, alimony, childsupport, spousal support, timesharing, custody battles, and the financialimpact of dissolution of marriage.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement forlegal services.  The information provided on this podcast is not intendedto be legal advice.  You should not rely on what you hear on this podcastas legal advice. If you have a legal issue, please contact a lawyer.  Theviews and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely those of theindividuals and do not represent the views or opinions of the firms ororganizations with which they are affiliated or the views or opinions of thispodcast’s advertisers.  This podcast is available for private,non-commercial use only.  Any editing, reproduction, or redistribution ofthis podcast for commercial use or monetary gain without the expressed, writtenconsent of the podcast’s creator is prohibited.