non-resident parents

Non-resident parents are parents who do not live with their children full-time, often due to separation, divorce, or other circumstances. They still have legal and emotional responsibilities, such as providing financial support (child maintenance), participating in decision-making, and maintaining a relationship with their child. Their involvement varies depending on individual arrangements, but their primary role is to support and nurture their child's well-being, even if they do not share the same residence. The term emphasizes the physical absence from daily caregiving while acknowledging ongoing parental responsibilities.