How is your relationship with your divorced sibling?

[Anonymous]

Both of my siblings have been divorced, one twice. I’ve been a good listener but I’ve never tried to interfere so my relationship with both of them is fine. They both seem to be in healthy relationships right now and I’m happy for them but you never know. Only one has a child and she is a young adult and I’m often in contact with her because she is an only child and my adult children are the only cousins she has.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here- wanted to know did the divorce of a sibling make you closer to your sibling? And how involved are you in your divorced siblings issues pertaining to child custody etc? Do you offer advice?

All siblings became closer. We were heavily involved throughout the entire divorce. Sibling getting divorced was very beaten down after years of emotional abuse and manipulation and ready to get out at any cost. Cheating ex was proposing settling without lawyers, 80/20 custody, giving her all the equity and the house, etc. We made sure sibling had a good lawyer, got 50/50 custody, and fair settlement. Sibling came to us for help and was receptive of it. I give him credit for realizing he needed help and listening to us.

Then what happened? What did he do w his 50/50 custody?

I don't understand the question. He still has 50/50 custody so his kids live with him half of the time, one week on and then one week off.

[Anonymous]

My brother pretty much handled his own situation during his divorce. He was one of my closest confidants during mine. So his divorce didn’t have an impact on our relationship but mine had us grow much closer. He’s across the country so I don’t see him much but we are in touch a few times a month.