The separation of a couple leaves no one unscathed nor is it easily accepted, even if it is truly the only option. Most couples are filled with anxiety and sadness about what is happening in their lives, as divorce is an event that creates new circumstances over time and its impact on shaping relationships among family members is not temporary. Dozens of questions torment parents: How do I announce the divorce to my child? How will the child react? How will I ease their trauma? How will we, the parents, communicate after the separation? How are disagreements on parenting issues resolved? How can we avoid disagreements? Is joint custody beneficial for the children? A new revised edition in light of the enactment and implementation of the new law regarding joint custody of children, as well as in light of the latest research and developments in the science of Psychology regarding the consequences of a separation on both young and old, by the esteemed psychologist – child psychologist Alexandra A. Kappatou.