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Tips for child custody with a contentious co-parent

On Behalf of | Jul 17, 2024 | Family Law |

Many parents go through a contentious divorce but can work as a co-parenting team. For others, this situation takes a lot of work. The key point to remember is that the decisions that are made must be in the best interests of the children. 

Being able to keep any contentious matters away from the children is always beneficial. Children who have to deal with their parents fighting constantly may start to dread times when they’ll all be together. 

Keep discussions focused on the children

All discussions between you and your ex should focus on the children. Taking out other contentious matters can help to keep the peace between the adults. It may help to think of these interactions as a business matter so you can consider the logical side of decisions instead of letting emotions take hold.

Know when to take a break

There may be times when the discussion gets very heated. It’s best to know when to walk away and take a break to cool down if that happens. If your ex is the one who says they need to take a break, respect that and give them time. Decisions are usually easier to make when both parties are as calm as possible.

The parenting plan should cover all the basic points about raising the children, including the parenting time schedule, responsibilities of both parents and any specific rules that must be followed. Working with someone who can assist you with determining how to set this up is beneficial.

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