What are My Rights? (Children Bill of Rights of Divorcing Parents)
- The right not to be asked to “choose sides” between their parents.
- The right not to be told the details of a bitter, nasty divorce.
- The right not to be told “bad things” about the other parents’ personality or character.
- The right to privacy when talking to either parent on the phone.
- The right not to be cross-examined by one parent after visiting or talking with the other.
- The right not to be asked to be a messenger from one parent to another.
- The right not to be asked by one parent to tell the other parent untruths.
- The right not to be used as a confidant regarding the divorce proceedings by one parent or another.
- The right to express feelings, whatever those feelings may be.
- The right to be protected from Parental warfare.
- The right not to be made to feel guilty about loving both parents.
A member of the Utah Judiciary developed this Children’s Bill of Rights.
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