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Parents
who have partial or full custody have a responsibility to ensure that
their child is safe – both with them and with the other partner who
shares custody of the child. A big part of that is ensuring that the
friends and new partners that a parent has are safe for the child.
When a parent starts dating again, there are many signs that the
child may not be safe:

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A child does not seem to want to spend time with a custodial parent.
This needs to be taken especially seriously if the child was
previously eager to see the parent. In some cases, the change may
simply occur because the child is upset or confused about the changes
in a parent’s life. However, it could also point to an unhealthy new
situation.
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Child returns from spending time with their other parent with signs
of neglect. A child that returns unwashed, hungry, tired, or
improperly dressed for the weather may be suffering from neglect.
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Child returns from spending time with their other parent with signs
of abuse. These signs may include withdrawal, acting out, bruises,
scratches, and inappropriate language.
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Disturbing information about a former partner’s new friends and
acquaintances comes to light. Although listening to gossip is never a
good idea, anything upsetting needs to be checked out for the child’s
safety.
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A parent is less willing to spend time with the child. While at the
start of a new relationship, a parent may want to spend time alone
with their new partner, it’s also important to maintain a strong
parent-child relationship.
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Changes in a parent’s behavior. If a custodial parent suddenly
becomes irresponsible – arriving late to pick up a child or making
last-minute changes in plans – or suddenly changes behavioral
patterns, that may be a cause for concern. It may indicate changes
that can be far from beneficial for the child.

As
parents, Jacksonville
Investigator know that the welfare of your children is of primary
importance and we at Aero Investigations would like to meet you for a
free consultation.