Good Divorce

In this assignment you will design a “good divorce” that will have the least negative impact on the children involved, using the research findings on divorce detailed in Chapter #7. Describe a “good divorce” in terms of the following components, and back it up with research findings detailed in the textbook. Your answer should be about one page long and use complete sentences, and you must use YOUR OWN WORDS (no copy and paste).

1. The characteristics of the children involved (including age and temperament).

2. The nature of the custodial arrangements.

3. The interaction with the noncustodial parent.

4. The parents’ characteristics.

5. The demands on and resources of the custodial parent, both inside and outside the home.

6. The transition—if any—toward becoming a stepfamily, including the characteristics of the stepparents