Welcome to A Teen Guide to Separation and Divorce. This site is for you if

• your parents have recently separated or divorced,
• you think they are about to, or
• you have a friend in that situation.

Disclaimer

Parental separation and divorce are hard on teens. One thing that can help is information about what separation and divorce mean in Maine, and how divorce might affect you.

• The purpose of this site is to provide you with information. The site is not intended to provide therapy, support or legal advice.
• Do you have younger brothers or sisters? If so, get them to check out the Kids' Guide. The Flash version combines animation, narration, and text.

What you’ll find on this website:

• What's Happening and Why: What separation and divorce mean, some of the reasons why they happen, and why you are not the reason for your parents' separation or divorce
• Changes in Your Life: Things that are most likely to change in your life when your parents separate or divorce, some things that probably won't change, and some tips on getting used to change and getting on with your life.
• Your Emotions: Common feelings teens have when their parents separate or divorce, and some tips on how to deal with them.
• Strategies: Strategies for dealing with some of the new situations you might experience when your parents separate or divorce.
• About the Law: This section outlines some of the Maine laws about separation and divorce, including a list of key words and definitions.
• Resources: People who can help, and more sources of information.
• FAQ—Some Frequently Asked Questions about parental separation and divorce.

This website is provided by Pine Tree Legal Assistance, with funding from the Legal Services Corporation. It was developed by the Justice Education Society of British Columbia.