A divorce involving children usually affects a child in a life-changing way. The effect of a child custody battle can take its toll on the child. Sometimes, the child considers himself to be the cause of the divorce. This could be a very difficult situation for the child who is still in his developmental stage. It's very important that the child custody issues are treated carefully. A divorce attorney who specializes in child custody can help guide the parent through these trials and hopefully ease the impact somewhat for the children. It is difficult for parents at an emotional low of their own to rise above it enough to protect their children emotionally, not from each other, but from the divorce. The truth is, you can divorce your spouse, but your child is not divorcing their parents and wants to keep you both.