DIVIDED HOUSE: SHARING CHILD CUSTODY

As adults, the process of divorce can be overwhelming for us.  However, from a child's perspective, dealing with parents who are divorcing, can be tough.  Unless you were a child of divorced parents, many of us, do not know how it feels to live with Dad in one house and then live with Mom in another house.  We do not know the feelings associated with having to transfer belongings back and forth, sometimes within several days or several weeks.  A study by Greenstein, a psychologist, worked with a group of children whose parents were either separated or divorced.  These Children came up with a Bill of Rights for Children Whose Parents are Separated/Divorced.  The Bill of Rights read, 'The right not to be told the details of bitter or nasty legal proceedings going on between their parents,' 'the right to privacy when talking to either parent on the telephone, the right not to be made to feel guilty for loving both parents.'  Click here to see a complete list of the Bill of Rights.

I also highly recommend the book, "Mom's House, Dad's House: Making Two Homes For Your Child," by Isolina Ricci, Ph.D., and can be purchased new or used at amazon.com.  It provides great instruction on how to turn your crisis into a positive force that will propel you and your family into a comfortable and happy home life.  Happy living!!!

Article Submitted By: Attorney Daniel Gold