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New parenting obligations arise after divorce

On Behalf of | May 10, 2021 | Divorce

Many people have fairytale ideas about how their lives will go, especially after they fall in love. They anticipate getting married, having children and growing old together. Of course, that idea often does not work out for numerous people, and divorce ends up taking their lives in different directions. Now, many Arkansas parents may be trying to find ways to cope and maintain strong relationships with their kids.

It is no secret that divorce can take a serious toll on the divorcing parents and their children. As a result, most parents want to do their best to lessen the difficulties their children may face during this time. It is not always easy as children may start acting out, having separation anxiety or displaying other behaviors depending on their age. However, parents who are understanding, encouraging and supportive often see their children adapting well over time.

In addition to helping their children handle the transition, parents will also have other obligations to address regarding the new arrangements, including:

  • Continuing to work with the other parent if a joint custody arrangement applies
  • Having to pay child support to the custodial parent
  • Understanding that they will not have as much time with their kids as they used to and learning how to make the most of their time
  • Creating a parenting plan that will allow both parents to understand ahead of time who will have the children when, particularly when it comes to holidays and other special dates

Though the fairytale may not have played out as they expected, many Arkansas residents find that they still have plenty of opportunity to create happy futures even after divorce. Though the way they raise their kids and handle other family matters may differ, those new ways do not necessarily have to be considered bad. Of course, if parents find themselves having trouble with custody arrangements, child support or other related issues, they may need to revisit their legal agreements to determine how to address any problems.

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