a child's rights during divorceAs a child dealing with divorce, I have the right to:
  • Develop and maintain an independent relationship with each of my parents
  • Be free of the conflict between parents
  • Be free from taking the parental responsibility for making visitation decisions
  • Be free from having to take a side with, defend, or downgrade either parent
  • Be guided, taught, supervised, disciplined, and nurtured by each parent, without interference from the other parent
  • Be financially supported by both parents, regardless of how much time is spent with the parent
  • Spend time with each parent, regardless of whether or not financial support is given
  • A personal sleeping area and space for possessions in each parents’ home
  • Be physically safe and adequately supervised when in the care of each parent
  • A stable, consistent and responsible child care arrangement when I’m not supervised by one of my parents