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Conference quokka::non_custodial_parents

Title:Welcome to the Non-Custodial Parents Conference
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Moderator:MIASYS::HETRICK
Created:Sun Feb 25 1990
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:420
Total number of notes:4370

350.0. "Role Summaries ?" by QUOKKA::17865::APRIL (Xtra Lame Triple Owner) Wed May 17 1995 13:12

	Someone I know has been asked to provide to the court a Summary of his
	role as a Father.  Given that he has documented things like his 
	attendance at school meetings, doctor/dental appointments, along with
	the lack thereof by his spouse how does he structure the document ?
	
	Is there an example somewhere that someone could provide ?  Has anyone
	else had to provide this document ?   How long should it be ?  
	Should it be a Narrative or an Outline ?

	Any help would be appreciated.

	
	Regards,

		Chuck
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350.1QUOKKA::29067::HADDOCKSaddle RozinanteWed May 17 1995 13:4320
    
    Standard disclaimer:  I'm not a lawyer nor do I play on on TV, but...


    If if were me, I'd structure the document to look like other documents
    that he has received from his lawyer or from the court.  I'd state the
    facts as simply as possible, ie "I obtain medical treatment for child
    and personally take child to the doctor and make sure I stay informed
    on what medical treatment child is getting", or "guide moral and social
    development of the child".  The judge has probably seen a virtual 
    parade of children in trouble with the law because of the lack or
    absence of parental guidance and may well appreciate a father who
    takes that role seriously.

    Then I would attach any supporting documents such as the originals
    of any documents or notes he has made.  Make copies, give the
    originals to the court, they will be as safe there as anywhere and
    can be referenced later if needed.  Courts tend to not like copies.
    
    fred();
350.2QUOKKA::3258::RAUHI survived the Cruel SpaWed May 17 1995 13:439
    Part of the Document,document, document game. He should have enough
    resources to fill out an outline with dates, whose, and etc.
    
    Local HMO's and YW/Mca's also have parenting class's. Get a sheep skin
    from that for the ol resume too. If there are some local community
    college, with a class in physocology(sp) esp for kids, take it!!
    
    Peace