Frequently asked Questions

Here are some common questions teens ask when their parents are splitting up:

1.
 What is the difference between separation and divorce?
2.
 I'm feeling guilty about my parents splitting up.  Was there something I did to cause it?
3.
 Can I do anything to get my parents back together?
4.
 I have so many questions about why this has happened and what is going to happen in the future.  How much can I ask my parents?
5.
 Will I be able to spend time with both parents?
6.
 I'm feeling really upset and confused about my parents splitting up.  Is this normal?
7.
 Do I have to take sides, or choose one parent over the other?
8.
 If my parents divorce, will the same thing happen to me?
9.
 My parents never married.  Do they have to go through the same process that married parents do when they split up?
10.
 Who decides who I will live with?  Do I get a say?
11.
 What will my friends say when they find out about my parents splitting up?
12.
 I really feel like I need some help in dealing with this.   Who should I ask?