When a couple with children divorces, one of the main concerns is knowing how the children's lives will be organized. Who they will live with, how much time they will spend with each parent, and who will pay the expenses are fundamental questions that need to be resolved. Divorce ends the marriage, but not the parents' duties toward their children.
Both parents remain responsible for the support, education, and health of their children, regardless of the marriage having ended. This parental responsibility remains and implies shared financial obligations.
This article is authored by Verónica Casimiro, who works as a legal consultant in this area, and was originally published in acores9.pt newspaper. The legal clinic addresses legal questions related to defining children's residence and the sharing of expenses after divorce.
