“How to Make Your Child Miserable.” That was the title of a notice displayed at a Madrid Family Court. Harsh. Direct.
A Harsh Warning from a Madrid Family Court
Uncomfortable. And painfully true.
And it continued:
1. Never agree with your ex on anything.
2. Do everything you can behind your ex’s back and do not inform them of anything.
3. Speak badly to your child about the other parent and their entire family.
4. Teach your child to lie.
5. Threaten, blackmail or manipulate your child.
6. Do not comply with the visitation arrangements or with any court order.
7. Involve your child in all your problems with your ex.
8. If your child, aged 8 or 9, asks for a mobile phone, buy it immediately — and do the same with everything else.
9.Do not set any boundaries for your child.
10.Always take your child’s side in any conflict with the other parent.
But the most shocking thing is not the title.
Common Mistakes Parents Make During Divorce
It is that many of these behaviours happen every day in separations and divorces.
Not because parents want to harm their children, but because they are angry, hurt or overwhelmed.
And this is exactly where decisions truly matter.
If you are going through a difficult situation with your ex, there is something important to remember:
do not improvise
do not act purely from emotion
A poor decision today can have consequences for years.
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If you are going through a difficult separation or divorce involving children, do not make decisions in the heat of the moment. Tell us briefly about your situation and we will guide you with clarity and discretion.
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