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Divorce Doesn’t Mean the End of Strong Parent-Child Relationships
By Denver Divorce Lawyer on July 25, 2011
The process of divorce is usually highly emotionally charged, and sorting out important issues like spousal support, child support, custody, and visitation can put a strain even on the strongest families. Once the dust has settled, however, many parents and children find that the bonds between them are strengthened, according to Huffington Post contributors Jonathan Weiler and Anne J. Menkens.
First, parents who find themselves as “single parents” sharing custody often discover that the shared-parenting arrangement has two benefits. First, it gives each parent a periodic break from parenting, so that each can rest and also pursue “grown-up” interests. When the parent and child are together, it makes each parent the primary caregiver, which can strengthen the bonds between parent and child and allow a parent who used to play “backup” learn what it’s like to be on the front lines.
Another fringe benefit: each parent can provide the type of care and relationship they are best at, without worrying that it means their child isn’t getting enough socialization, alone time, or other needs. Because the child now has two households, the parents can work together to provide the kind of well-rounded environment in which children can thrive.
Colorado law presumes that children are best off with both natural parents, since changes in parenting arrangements take time and care if children are to adjust. When a divorce is needed, however, parents can work together to create a relationship where each parent gets valuable time with the child and the child can enjoy spending time with and learning from each parent.
At Kaplan Law, LLC, we understand the value of parent-child relationships, and we work hard to help those going through a divorce get the support and child custody arrangement they and their children need to move forward. If you are considering a divorce, please don’t hesitate to call our divorce attorneys in Denver at 1-877-527-5260 for a free and confidential consultation.
