WORKING WITH NONCUSTODIAL MOTHERS

Mothers who live apart from their children are often mistreated and mi sunderstood. Clinicians are increasingly called upon to treat this gro wing population. The author describes some of the key issues facing th ese mothers: money and child support, visitation, relations with the f ather, relations with the child, court involvement, and the impact of the social system. Suggestions for assisting them in a therapeutic rel ationship are offered.