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A parent's responsibilities to the child survives the end of an adult relationship. Each parent's responsibilities to the child actually increases after the adult relationship is over. Parents who are able to put a child's needs ahead of their own emotions will be able to do what it takes to make good parenting continue.
Although life may looks rosier with an unhealthy relationship out of the way, parenting often becomes more challenging. Working together with your child's other parent is often more difficult, as there are many changes and new issues to be considered. Most people need some help along the way. Many people turn first to family and friends. Most people eventually seek out a professional counselors or a member of the clergy to help with the roller coaster of emotions. The next step is normally to start reading.
I frequently hear people saying 'I don't know how this is done, I've never been divorce before.' But luckily lots of people have been divorced . . . and have gone through just about every imaginable situation. So there is an abundance of information out there. Just make sure you pick a reliable and credible source. As a starting point, check out our 'Resources' page.
