Written by Susan Bernstein EdD, CDC
Divorce is hard on all families. No one gets married thinking they will get divorced, and similarly, no one imagines their baby will have severe special needs. Combine the two, and you get a challenging and potentially volatile situation. The American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities states that 80% of couples that have a child with special needs will get divorced (by the time the child reaches 21). Tensions are high, and expectations are filled with disappointment.
Building a team to help
Vesta Divorce has become a resource across the United States with local Hubs comprised of vetted professionals who understand the needs of families before, during, and after divorce. Vesta offers complimentary concierge services and divorce support events to help with the complexities of divorce, and they have legal, emotional, and financial resources available for every divorce situation.