In October, I organized a local event in Raleigh after falling in love with the book, Mommy Lawyer. As a mom of an energetic 19-month old, I was all too familiar with the guilt of missing out on parts of his life due to a busy litigation schedule. Once I read Molly’s book I knew that this powerful message needed to be highlighted and celebrated. Molly’s book highlights the real-life struggles many lawyers face, including missing out on big moments, class parties, or getting home after bedtime.

I came across this book when looking for books for my office library for my clients and their children. Below is a list of children’s books that may be a good start for your office library!

Why Can’t We Live Together?: The Kid-Sized Answer To A King-Sized Question About Divorce, by Lucas Lovato and Madison Lovato
What in the World Do You Do When Your Parents Divorce? A Survival Guide for Kids, by Kent Winchester, J.D. and Roberta Beyer, J.D
Two Homes, by Claire Masurel
Living with Mom and Living with Dad, by Melanie Walsh

Dinosaurs Divorce, by Marc and Laurie Krasny Brown
My Family’s Changing, by Pat Thomas
When My Parents Forgot How to Be Friends, by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
The Huge Bag Of Worries, by Virginia Ironside

As family lawyers, we walk the path of being an attorney and a counselor. All too often our clients bring to us experiences that we see routinely. Even though we attempt to use our experience to appease their worries, sometimes clients need a little more support. Books are a great way to provide the additional support to our clients. Please respond to this blog with your favorite books for separating families so that we all can increase our libraries.

November 18, 2019/by FamilyLaw