Divorce can have a deep and lasting impact on children of all ages. It is important to consider the potential long-term effects that divorce may have on them in order to ensure they receive adequate support if needed. When parents separate, it can be difficult for children to process their emotions as well adapting to the changes around them. Research has shown that young adults who grew up with divorced parents are more likely to report psychological distress than those from intact families1. This suggests that the experience of parental separation during childhood could result in emotional difficulties later in life. The familial relationship between parent and child is also impacted by divorce, and this disruption often leads to conflicted relationships within the family unit2. As such, it is essential for both parents to maintain communication and cooperation despite any differences or tensions they might experience due to the divorce. With ongoing collaboration, it is possible for a child's sense of security and stability to remain relatively unchanged following a divorce3. It is thus evident that understanding how divorce affects one’s children emotionally will help create better outcomes for all parties involved. Parents need to take these long-term considerations into account when making decisions about ending their marriage, so they can properly prepare themselves and their children for any challenging situations ahead.