Divorce Expert Lester L. Barclay Gives Advice on Protecting the Kids and Preserving Peace

Divorce Expert Lester L. Barclay Gives Advice on Protecting the Kids and Preserving Peace

1888 PressRelease - Couples should think twice before turning to divorce, while always keeping the kids' best interests at heart.

Chicago, Ill. - Chicago family law practitioner Lester L. Barclay, author of the new book The African-American Guide to Divorce & Drama: Breaking Up Without Breaking Down, believes in putting children first. Known for his role in representing the interests of the children of NBA star Dwyane Wade in an infamous custody battle, Barclay, himself a father of three, advises couples going through divorce to spare their kids from being "collateral damage."

"In 90 percent of the cases, parents conclude their children are fine," Barclay says. "They are not. Parents should speak to the children in one cooperative voice. Children connect the dots. They'll make their own judgments. Attempts to influence their judgments can backfire."

Barclay also says that sometimes couples divorce too soon. "25 percent of African-American marriages in my practice could be saved from ending," Barclay says. In his book, Barclay advises:

Look before you leap: Don't separate and leave your spouse too soon. Unless your situation is threatening, it's better to endure a bad living situation until you've thoroughly considered arrangements to support the best interests of you and your children.

Barclay also counsels couples to pause to review what marriage means to them:

Take a marital inventory of yourself and your spouse before deciding to divorce, considering what you have to gain - or to lose.

The African-American Guide to Divorce & Drama: Breaking Up Without Breaking Down is a comprehensive book on divorce tailored to the black community. This detailed guide skillfully shepherds readers through the often painful process of separation and divorce while seeking to minimize the drama for them and their children.

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