Financial Planning for an Autistic Child When Parents Divorce

• By: Mary Ann Hughes, MBA Special Family Transitions LLC
• September 25th, 2026
• child support, divorce, financial planning, government benefits, Medicaid, special needs divorce, special needs trust, SSI
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Many families with a child on the autism spectrum face divorce. One of the biggest concerns in these divorces is what will happen to the children. Parents may worry about how to explain divorce to an autistic child, provide emotional support and reassurance during the process, and ease transitions...

Understanding and Resolving Conflict in Divorce Involving Autistic Children

• By: Mary Ann Hughes, MBA Special Family Transitions LLC
• July 5th, 2023
• caregiving, child support, children, co-parenting, communication, conflict resolution, custody, divorce, financial planning, parenting challenges
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Divorce is complicated enough, but when there is a child with autism or other disability involved, it takes things to another level. I should know. I unexpectedly faced divorce after 21 years of marriage, and it took incredible amounts of time, money, and emotional energy to get through the...