Parental Rights

Divorcing parents involved in a custody dispute should have the right:

• To take care of their children financially and emotionally, regardless of who has custody.
• To guide, parent and spend time with their children.
• To maintain a civil relationship with each other as parents after the divorce.
• To not to feel guilty about the divorce.
• To shield children from parental warfare.
• To spare children the unpleasant details of the legal proceedings.
• To be treated fairly throughout the divorce process.
• To have the agreed upon visitation schedule honored consistently, without debate or interruption, by the custodial parent.
• To a fair and equitable division of property.
• To make important decisions about your child’s life in areas such as medical treatment and education.