Marriage is a contract between
two adults and when it comes to an end the adults should face the consequence
alone, no child should be made to suffer for the actions of the adults.
Divorce can stressful for
children because they are the number one victims in this instance, it can be
stressful, sad and confusing for them no matter, the fear of seeing their
parents go their separate ways is enough to affect them emotionally.
Children whose parent is in an
abusive relationship also find it tasking to handle, but the law has not and
will never fold its arms to the wellbeing of children who are victims of separation.
What are the rights of children in divorce?
The one right of children in divorce is the right to develop
and maintain an independent relationship with the parents, rights to be free of
conflict between the parents.................the following are rights of
children in divorce.
i.
The right to be financially supported by both
parents, irrespective of the time spent with the child.
ii.
Right to be nurtured, disciplined, guided
without interference from the other parent.
iii.
Right to personal sleeping area and space for possession
in each parent’s home
iv.
The right to develop meaningful relationship
with other adults, these adults are grandparents, step parents as long as such
relationship does not affect the primary relationship of the child and his/her
parents.
v.
The child has the right to be free of conflicts
between the parents
vi.
The right to be physically safe when in the care
of either parents
vii.
A right to be protected from those under the
influence of alcohol
viii.
Each child has the right to be free from having
to take sides with, defend or downgrade either parents
ix.
Right to spend time, holidays with both parents
x.
A right to proper education and welfare, these
is usually spelt out by the court with the agreement of the parties while the
divorce is ongoing.
Thank you
OYENIKE
ALLIYU-ADEBIYI LLB (hons)BL
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