Keep your child out of the fight

How your child adjusts after your divorce depends on how you and your ex-spouse communicate and cooperate with each other as parents. To show respect for your child's relationship with your ex-spouse:

• Don't speak badly about your ex-spouse in front of your child
• Don't force your child to choose sides
• Don't argue or discuss child support issues in front of your child
• Don't pump your child for information about the other parent
• Don't use your child as a pawn to hurt the other parent