Millions of American families are affected each year by divorce. The aftermath of a failed marriage generates strong emotions for parents and children alike. This program offers a framework for exploring a highly charged situation that affects millions of American families each year, with the emphasis on determining what's best for the kids. Through interviews with children and parents, viewers learn more about the challenges that families face. The program reports on divorce education programs designed to assist families, examines the current judicial system and profiles several efforts to reform the way divorce and custody decisions are made. The program also considers the pros and cons of current efforts to encourage "shared parenting" and joint physical custody.