Category Archives: Co-parenting
What to do if a co-parent interferes with the custody schedule?
Sharing custody means adopting a specific parenting schedule. The parents either meet regularly at a pre-designated location to exchange custody or drop the children off at one another’s houses. A custody schedule should be predictable, as parents need to follow the terms that were approved…
4 tips when putting together a co-parenting plan
Divorce, an already complex process, becomes even more challenging when minor children are involved. Co-parenting is becoming the more viable option for more parents, and for good reason. It allows both parties to have a relationship with their child and share the responsibilities that come…
Addressing culture, tradition and diversity in child custody
Like many other states, Connecticut recognizes the increasing diversity of family structures and traditions. As such, many courts are accommodating these unique dynamics while prioritizing the child’s best interests in a divorce or breakup. Modern families need contemporary post-divorce parenting solutions. Some food for thought…
When can Connecticut parents modify a custody order?
One of the biggest challenges of divorcing or separating if you have minor children in your family is figuring out a way to co-parent. Those who have young children at home often find negotiating a custody arrangement to be very stressful and emotional. Both parents…
Navigating child custody during the holidays
While it is the season of joy and togetherness, it is also a time of year that divorced or separated families may find it difficult to navigate the holidays, especially with COVID-19 still plaguing us. For most parents, it is paramount that they spend the…
How do you tell your child about the divorce?
When parents divorce, everyone in the family ends up affected by it. You and your co-parent have a lot of emotional work to do. The toll of divorce is often very physically and mentally draining. As parents, you likely spend most of your time and…
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