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3 Tips For Co-Parenting While Divorcing

by Richard Ramirez

Co-parenting after the relationship between you and your spouse has ended can be challenging. It is made especially difficult if there are bad feelings between the two of you. However, it is necessary that you and your soon-to-be ex find a way to work together to raise your child. Here are some tips for co-parenting despite your differences. 

Leave Your Feelings About Your Spouse Out of It

It can be tempting to share what you are feeling about your ex with your child or to quiz your child about your ex's activities, but avoid doing this. By involving your child, you are essentially placing him or her in the middle of your relationship with the other parent. This can not only make your child feel uncomfortable, but also make him or her feel as if it is necessary to hide feelings about the other parent. 

It is important that you respect the relationship your child has with the other parent. Remember, your child's emotional and physical well-being are what is most important. 

Schedule Times to Communicate

Although talking to your ex might be one of the last things you want to do, it is important that you and the other parent are able to keep communications open for the sake of your child. Both of you need to leave enough time available for each other to thoroughly discuss issues that impact your child. 

Instead of trying to fit in important conversations during pickups and drop-offs, schedule a time to talk at least once every couple of weeks. You and your spouse can communicate face-to-face, by phone, or by email if you are unable to verbally communicate without arguing. 

Focus on Consistency

Divorce can be hard on children and having to adapt to two different sets of rules can only complicate matters. To keep the process as stress-free as possible for your child, you and your ex need to focus on being consistent when it comes to parenting. 

Being consistent means creating a set of rules that applies to both households. It can be difficult to create rules that work for both you and your spouse, but it is possible. Keep in mind that you might have to compromise on some issues to reach an agreement on the rules, but it will be worth it if your child has the structure that he or she needs. 

Consult with your divorce lawyer for further tips on creating a co-parenting plan that works for both parents. The plan that you and your spouse work out could become the framework for the custodial order, so keep your lawyer involved from the beginning. To learn more, contact a law firm like Cragun Law Firm


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Make A Great Impression In The Courtroom

Hello, I'm Phillip Kerr and I just love the legal profession and courtroom drama. Have you ever watched judge shows on TV? I know that these shows are not an accurate representation of the courtroom, but there is something you may have noticed. Some individuals come into the courtroom well-dressed, articulate, respectful and with the knowledge and documents necessary to support a case, while others come unprepared, slovenly dressed and appear as if they do not have a care in the world. How you present yourself and the knowledge that you have of the law will have an impact on how you are treated, even if you have legal representation. This blog is designed to assist those who are going to trial in doing just that.

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