Custody

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Co-Parenting Guide: How to Setup Safety & Emergency Contacts

Co-parenting is like a journey where moms and dads must talk and work together for their kids. One important thing many people forget is having emergency contact info for both parents. This blog discusses parents’ problems when talking to each other and why having a good emergency plan is important.  We want to help parents

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Holiday Custody Schedule: How to Create Time Between Co-Parents

In co-parenting, it’s really important to think carefully about things. One big thing to consider is planning holidays when you share time with your kids. This blog post is like a guide to help you understand this process better.  It talks about why making a holiday plan is important for getting along well with co-parents.

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Travel and Relocation Considerations in Child Custody Cases

Going through a divorce is like dealing with a lot of strong feelings, and thinking about moving to a new place makes things even more complicated. This is especially true when you have kids. Figuring out what to do about traveling and moving becomes an important part of making decisions during this tough time. It

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Co-Parenting Guidelines: Decision-Making & Creating Parenting Plan as a Team

Starting to co-parent means making a long-term commitment even after a romantic relationship ends. Co-parenting is not just about feelings; it involves working together to make important decisions for the child’s future.  This blog post will talk about how being a parent affects decisions. We’ll discuss big decisions and when it’s good to ask the

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Navigating a Parenting Plan: Child Visitation Schedules for Parents

Parenting can be challenging when parents aren’t together. Figuring out a plan for when kids will be with each parent is essential.  In this guide, we’ll talk about common ways parents handle this, different schedules for visiting, what works for kids of different ages, tips for deciding together, usual plans people go for, how to

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Counter Parenting: How to Heal from a Narcissistic and Coercive Partner

Sharing parenthood with a former partner exhibiting egocentric traits often unveils a distressing strategy known as counter parenting. This tactic, wielded by narcissistic caregivers, extends coercive control even after separation, aiming to assert dominance and satisfy their constant need for validation.  Though recognized as a form of parental neglect by certain family courts, legal systems

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What to Do When Your Co-Parenting Partner is Exhibiting Narcissistic Traits

Co-parenting, a collaborative parenting arrangement for individuals living apart, poses inherent challenges, even in amicable circumstances. The complexity intensifies when co-parenting with someone demonstrating narcissistic traits or living with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), affecting approximately 6.2% of U.S. adults. Alexander Burgemeester, a neuropsychologist and founder of The Narcissistic Life, explains that NPD involves an inflated

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