Obviously the longer one needs the services of lawyers, the greater the cost. Not getting anger-management counseling can lead to domestic violence, which can lead to criminal charges for which an expensive criminal defense lawyer will need to be hired. Not getting parenting skills counseling can lead to conflicts with children which then can lead to delinquency problems, also making it necessary to hire expensive lawyers. Of course, paying lawyers is only the tip of the cost-iceberg. The long-term consequences of not attending to family relationships also include terrible emotional and societal costs.
Children can drop out of school or run away.
Adults can try to distract themselves from the discomfort of a damaged relationship by using drugs or alcohol. So can children. Parents can treat one another disrespectfully and in the process teach their children to do the same. There is no question that taking positive and resolute action to address a family problem requires families to spend money, but NOT taking action often costs even more, later. All Rights Reserved.