Once a legally married couple ends their marriage through divorce, the children are then known as children of divorce. These children will have to face legal proceedings of their own, including custody, visitation and support hearings to decide what is best for them. Courts will listen to children of divorce after they reach a certain age, but most are best served by having a guardian appointed for them. Children of divorce often have a hard time adjusting to the change in their family and their lives and will exhibit behavioral problems, emotional upsets and other trouble. It's important that such children get the necessary counseling at the right time. A large number of children who are being held in detention centers are from broken homes. If you're not sure about how to go about dealing with the children after your divorced, seek the assistance of a professional. This will go a long way in preventing future problems from arising.