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Abstract
Nonresidential parents are in a precarious position as by definition they are outside of the family residence after divorce and hence often perceived as outside of the family system. Semi-structured qualitative telephone interviews with 36 nonresidential parents living 50 or more miles from their children revealed social and institutional systems provide both assistance and barriers to parents following divorce. The challenge of continuing with their identity and role as a parent and family member was shown through their interactions with schools, religious institutions, and work places, as well as family and friends.