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Question: This past February (2014) my kids father and myself came to an agreement that he would take the kids to school two days a week. However he takes them to school late often, they're not finishing homwork, and are loosing sleep because he lives far so theyre waking up about an hour earlier then when i have them. Is there anything i can do about this? Ive tried resolving this with him but he refuses.

Answer: Questions about specific situations should be discussed with an attorney. http://www.azlawhelp.org/accesstojustice/ Another possibility is “The Class”. The class (called the Parent Information Program in some counties) has been designed for the purpose of sharing information with parents about the impact that divorce, the restructuring of families and the court's involvement in your case can have on your child. The class provides parents with an opportunity to explore the following topics: • What parents can do to help their child adjust to the divorce or separation • Emotional effects of divorce or separation on parents and their child • Harmful effects of parental conflict on children, including domestic violence • Ways parents can reduce parental conflict • Avoiding and dealing with problems • Factors that contribute to a child's healthy adjustment, including the value of parenting plans • Domestic relations court procedures and available community resources • Common reactions by children and parents to divorce or other legal proceedings between the parents such as paternity • Helpful and harmful parent behaviors • Communication and co-parenting skills • Children's reactions to divorce and separation at different stages • Warning signs of children having serious problems • Emotional and financial responsibility of parents