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Children’s Bill of Rights in a Divorce Information Provided by: Divorce Source, Inc. The best interest of the children means what a judge says it means, but courts go to extraordinary measures to protect a minor child. For example, in many jurisdictions the judges tacitly or explicitly consider what is called "Children’s Bill of Rights" in contested custody decisions. Here is a list of a Children’s Bill of Rights, which are considered in all custody decisions to be in support of the best interest of the children: A continuing relationship with both parents Being seen not as a piece of property, but as a human being recognized to have unique feelings, ideas, and desires consistent with that of an individual Continuing care and proper guidance from each parent Not to be unduly influenced by either parent to view the other parent differently Expressed love, friendship, and respect for both parents Freedom from having to hide those stated emotions or made to be ashamed of such An explanation that the impending action of divorce was in no way caused by the child’s actions Not being the subject and/or source of any and all arguments Continuing, honest feedback with respect to the divorce process and its impact on the changing relationships of the family Maintenance of regular contact with both parents and a clear explanation for any change in plans and/or cancellations Enjoyment of a pleasurable relationship with both parents, never to be employed as a manipulative bargaining tool While the language may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, the logic is clear: The divorce is not the fault or responsibility of the child. Both parents, the custodial and the noncustodial, are important to the child’s well being. A child is not property, and his or her custodial parent does not own him or her. The child is not to be enlisted as an ally or spy in continuing disputes between his parents. The "expressed love, friendship and respect" of both parents is equally important. The impending divorce ends the marriage of his or her parents; it does not end their parental responsibilities to the child. Information Provided by: Divorce Source, Inc. Navigate:   Home Categories Children and Divorce Children’s Bill of Rights in a Divorce Useful Online Tools Custody JunctionTM - Easily schedule, track and monitor current and future custody, visitation, and support arrangements. Online Parenting Plans - Our Online Parenting Plan Softare will allow you to create and execute your very own parenting plan. 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This is a resource for those parents who are fighting for their rights and/or custody of their children. Recent Related Blog Posts     All Child Custody Blog Posts Related Article Archives Child Support Counseling Issues Custody & Visitation Parental Alienation Tax Aspects     All Article Archives Related Categories Child Relocation Collect & Paying Child Support Divorce & Pets Divorce Laws Grandparent Rights Parental Alienation Parenting Through Divorce Paternity Issues     All Categories Related Forums Child Custody Child Removal Cohabitation Child Support Domestic Abuse Grandparent Rights Helping Children Parenting Stepfamily Issues     All Forums Resources & Tools Start Your Divorce Several Options to Get Started Today. Online Divorce Tools Keeping it Simple to Get the Job Done. Download Center Instantly Download Books, Guides & Forms. Discount Books Over 100 of the Best Divorce & Custody Books. Negotiate Online Settle your Divorce and Save. Custody Scheduling Make Sure You Document Everything. THE DON’Ts – Good parenting through divorce has a dimension that is negatively defined. Good divorced parents do not speak badly or make accusations about the other parent in front of a child. They do not force a child to choose sides, or use a child as a messenger or go-between, or pump a child for information about the other parent, or argue or discuss child support issues in front of a child. In short, they do not use a child as a pawn to hurt the other parent.

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