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...

Building Resilience Through Self-Care and Support Teams During Divorce Transitions

• By: Mary Ann Hughes, MBA Special Family Transitions LLC
• April 4th, 2025
• divorce, divorce coaching, financial planning, mental health, parenting, self-care, special needs divorce, Spring 2025 Issue, stress management
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Stressful times can take a toll on a person’s physical, psychological, and emotional well-being, and for those experiencing divorce transitions, the stress is taken to another level. According to the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), also known as the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale,...