From the Book: Divorce Amicably
This is a chapter summary from Chapter 6 of  Divorce Amicably, a guide to navigating separation with dignity and cooperation.
Chapter 24 Author: Traci A. Weiss
Traci is an AV-rated family law attorney with over 20 years of civil litigation experience. Her practice is dedicated to family law, including divorce, annulment, child custody, alimony/spousal support, property division, paternity, legitimation, adoption, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, enforcement of court orders, and modification actions. She earned her Juris Doctor Degree from the Emory University School of Law, after having earned her Bachelor of Arts decree in political science and history from Binghamton University (S.U.N.Y.).
Chapter 24: Creating a Child-Centered Divorce
How Chapter 24 Protects Children During Divorce
The most devastating casualties of divorce are often the children caught in the crossfire of their parents' conflict. In this essential chapter, family law attorney and Guardian ad Litem Traci A. Weiss reveals how parents unknowingly damage their children not through the divorce itself, but through how they handle it. Drawing from her dual perspective as both attorney and child advocate, she exposes the common mistakes that turn children into emotional caretakers, confidants, and pawns—roles that create lasting psychological harm.
Weiss provides a practical framework for shifting from spouse-focused thinking to parent-focused action, demonstrating how this mental transition transforms every aspect of divorce negotiations. She reveals why custody terminology battles waste thousands on legal fees while missing what actually matters: maintaining the parent-child relationships your children depend on for stability. Most importantly, this chapter shows how viewing decisions through your child's eyes rather than your own emotions creates parenting plans that actually work, preventing the endless modifications and conflicts that plague poorly conceived agreements.
Four Essential Strategies from Chapter 24 for Child-Centered Divorce
Who Must Read Chapter 24's Child Protection Strategies
This chapter is absolutely critical for any parent going through divorce who wants to shield their children from lasting emotional damage. It's essential reading for those caught in custody battles who've lost sight of what they're actually fighting for, parents who find themselves venting to their children about the other parent, or anyone worried their kids are being forced to choose sides.
Perfect for parents who want to maintain strong relationships with their children post-divorce, those struggling to separate their hurt feelings from parenting decisions, and anyone who recognizes their children are struggling but doesn't know how to help. Whether you're at the beginning of divorce proceedings or trying to repair damage from an adversarial process, Weiss's framework provides the roadmap for putting your children's wellbeing at the center of every decision.
Get your copy of "Divorce Amicably" today and learn how to navigate divorce in a way that protects your children's emotional health and preserves their relationships with both parents—because your children didn't choose this divorce, and they shouldn't pay the price for it.
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