What are the rights of a non-custodial parent?

In Delaware, a non-custodial parent has a number of rights and responsibilities. First, a non-custodial parent is expected to faithfully pay a certain amount of child support to the custodial parent. This money helps support the child’s health care, education, food, and other basic necessities. A non-custodial parent also has the right to be kept up to date on all decisions made about the child, including health care, education, discipline, etc. They also have visitation rights, meaning that they can spend time with the child, although the amount of time and the exact visitation schedule is usually set by the custodial parent in consultation with the other parent. Non-custodial parents also have the right to be consulted about any major decisions about the child’s future. This may include decisions about the child’s health care, education, or religion. The custodial parent must consider the opinion of the non-custodial parent before making any decisions. Finally, a non-custodial parent has the right to maintain a strong relationship with the child. This relationship should be based on love and respect and should be encouraged by both parents. The non-custodial parent should also be allowed to participate in the child’s activities, such as birthdays, holidays, extracurricular activities, and school events.

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