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Divorce is never easy. But when kids are involved, the stakes are even higher. Before making the life-changing decision to divorce, there are five essential considerations every parent needs to think about.

In this video, Kimberly shares heartbreaking real-life stories and powerful research that reveal the true impact divorce can have on children. You’ll learn:

✅ Why children’s greatest fear is losing a parent—and why divorce can feel even harder for them than a parent passing away.
✅ How stability and consistency directly affect a child’s ability to thrive.
✅ What shared custody really looks like—and the sacrifices many parents don’t anticipate.
✅ The hidden emotional toll kids carry when they blame themselves for their parents’ divorce.
✅ The financial realities that can drastically change a child’s lifestyle.
✅ How your marriage (or divorce) teaches your kids what love, forgiveness, and relationships look like.

Kids are resilient—but they shouldn’t have to be. Divorce doesn’t just shape your future, it shapes theirs too. Before you file, take time to truly count the cost—not just for yourself, but for your children

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