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Divorced Parent (Checklist) Information Provided by: Divorce Source, Inc. In most divorces, one parent, often the mother, becomes custodial and the other, the father, pays support. This routine puts demands on both parents, and it and it can be very difficult for children. Both the parents must remember that even though they are no longer spouses, they both remain parents to a child who loves them each by the entirety. The good custodial parent The Checklist remembers that even though time is no longer equally shared, both parents are still parents; never bad-mouths the other parent in the presence of the children, nor complains about the amount of financial support; never asks the children to spy on the other parent, or convey messages, or inform you of the other parent’ s shortcomings; never complains about loneliness or depression because of the marital breakup; never asks the children to take sides, express loyalty to one parent, or to say which parent they prefer to be with; never enlists the children as allies in arguments with the former spouse; maintains a positive, upbeat attitude when sending the children to visit the other parent; never links visitation to support payments; tries to be flexible if the children ask for more time with the noncustodial parent; cuts the other parent some slack if he or she is occasionally late returning the children from visitation; keeps the lines of communication open and shares information with the other parent about the child’s life. Information Provided by: Divorce Source, Inc. Navigate:   Home Divorce Checklists and Worksheets Divorced Parent (Checklist) 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. Mandatory Parenting Class - This service if for you, whether you are court mandated or if you simply want the best, up to date information about how to keep your kids healthy and safe throughout the divorce process. DivorceDeskTM - Build and manage vital divorce documents and letters online for free! Child Support: Child Support Decrease Request Letter - Payor to Payee Child Support Increase Request Letter - Payee to Payor Child Support Review Request Letter - Payee Child Support Review Request Letter - Payor Child Support Suspension Request Letter - Payor Paternity Verification Letter - To Father from Mother Paternity Verification Letter - To Mother from Father Child Custody & Visitation Character Reference for Child Custody Demand Letters for Child Access/Visitation Denial of Child Access/Visitation Letters Letter to Non-Custodial Parent of Intent to Relocate With Child(ren) Power of Attorney for Temporary Guardianship of Child(ren) Request Letter to School to Provide Information Suggested Reading Creating a Successful Parenting Plan This extraordinary book and computer disk offers separating or divorcing parents a sure-fire way to create a workable, practical parenting plan/agreement that is in the best interest of their children. Author: Jayne A. Major, Ph.D. Recent Related Blog Posts     All Parenting Blog Posts Related Article Archives Custody & Visitation Parental Alienation     All Article Archives Related Categories Children & Divorce Child Relocation Collect & Paying Child Support     All Categories Related Forums Child Custody Child Removal Child Support 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. SEPARATE FEELINGS FROM BEHAVIOR – Successful co-parents focus on the child -- and only the child. Any anger, resentment, or hurt takes a back seat to the child's needs. Co-parenting is not about the adults’ feelings but rather about the child’s happiness, stability, and future.

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