Keypoints
It is time for a national dialogue about the feasibility of creating out‐of‐court alternatives for separating and divorcing families.
Research indicates that separating parents who provide their children with consistency, emotional support, and low conflict help children successfully adapt in the transition process.
The proliferation of educational programs for separated and divorcing parents has created an emerging field of practice. This article examines core questions of professional responsibility, accountability, standards, and practices that must be addressed to advance the development of the field.
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