Greetings all,<br><br>I am wrestling with some of the practical consequences of divorce and would be interested to hear some feedback regarding the parent-child relationship after a divorce. Particularly, is there a point at which the child no longer needs to "obey" a mother or father in those areas over which a parent ordinarily has jurisdiction (i.e., not over-stepping their bounds as parents). I believe the need to honor a parent is always necessary, but clearly the command to obey them ceases once a child is no longer under their authority. This happens anytime a child leaves home or gets married. But what in the case of divorce? How should the church discern the "legal guardian"? Should it be the "non-guilty" party of the divorce or should it be whomever the civil magistrate recognizes as the legal guardian? (For these two are often not the same). I would be interested in your thoughts here. I hope the question makes sense.<br><br>Sincerely in Christ,<br><br>~Jason<br>