Tips for effective co-parenting
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by gturnercontentcustoms
1w ago
Ending your romantic relationship with your child’s other parent doesn’t mean you can completely cut ties with your ex. Instead, continuing communication is likely necessary because of your children. Co-parenting isn’t something that’s always easy. Both parents have to carefully consider what is best for the children so they can make decisions accordingly. Communicate directly One of the cornerstones of effective co-parenting is clear, direct communication. Co-parents need to engage in conversations directly with each other, rather than using their children as messengers. This approach prevent ..read more
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What an effective parenting plan can achieve
The Murphy Law Group | Child Custody And Parenting Plans
by msmithcontentcustoms
1M ago
For parents, the most difficult aspect of divorce is often the impact it will have on the children. Nonetheless, children can go on to thrive after divorce. One of the keys to ensuring that children succeed post-divorce is having an effective parenting plan. This is a child custody arrangement that is negotiated and formulated by both parents and formalized by the family court. Here’s what an effective parenting plan can achieve. Stability for the children Stability is arguably the most important factor for children. Divorce in itself is a huge change for children, and the more stability that ..read more
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Why it’s important to learn about child custody before a divorce
The Murphy Law Group | Child Custody And Parenting Plans
by lbaxtercontentcustoms
2M ago
You may have recently thought about getting a divorce. Perhaps you’ve been having difficulties with your spouse or you’re looking for different opportunities in life. However, you have children to think about first. As a parent seeking a divorce, you’ll have to make some considerations when it comes to your children. You and your spouse may have to discuss who gets custody of your children as the divorce progresses. Knowing more about child custody before a divorce could help you get the future with your children that you want. Here’s what you should know: What is legal and physical custody? P ..read more
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How do courts view the child’s best interests?
The Murphy Law Group | Child Custody And Parenting Plans
by lbaxtercontentcustoms
3M ago
In some amicable divorce cases, parents work together to come up with a parenting schedule or a child custody schedule. They decide how they’re going to make crucial decisions – known as legal custody – and where the child is going to live. They may set up a schedule to share parenting time with the child. But in other cases, parents cannot do this on their own. The court has to step in and issue an order, which the parents will then follow. The goal is to do this with the “child’s best interests” in mind, but how does the court determine what would actually be in that child’s best interests ..read more
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Virtual visitation strategies to integrate into your parenting plan
The Murphy Law Group | Child Custody And Parenting Plans
by lbaxtercontentcustoms
4M ago
One of the primary benefits of co-parenting in The Digital Age is the ability to engage in meaningful so-called virtual visitation. Virtual visitation, which involves communicating with your child when they are residing with your ex, has become an increasingly popular and practical component of parenting plans, especially when physical visitation is challenging due to distance, work schedules or other complex circumstances. Depending on your child’s age and communication style, you could use video chats, texting, bedtime reading apps and a host of other electronic and non-electronic resources ..read more
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Co-parenting tips for the holiday season 
The Murphy Law Group | Child Custody And Parenting Plans
by wreedcontentcustoms
4M ago
The holidays are a busy time of year, particularly for co-parents. If this is the first time you’ve been through the holidays since your separation, then there will be some challenges to navigate.  Just because you are no longer romantically involved that doesn’t mean you can’t remain amicable and give your children a fun holiday experience. Outlined below are a few tips to help you get through this period.  Find a way to split the time  There is no one size fits all approach to splitting parenting time over the holidays. Some parents find it works best to alternate years in ter ..read more
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Should you stay off social media during child custody cases?
The Murphy Law Group | Child Custody And Parenting Plans
by lbaxtercontentcustoms
5M ago
In the heat of a child custody dispute, the digital footprints we leave on social media can sometimes loom larger than life. For parents embroiled in such sensitive proceedings, social media can open doors to rooms we’d rather keep closed during legal battles.  It’s crucial to recognize that our online personas are often idealized versions of our real lives. Pictures of outings, check-ins at popular restaurants or off-the-cuff remarks about a hard day are typically benign in everyday context. However, during a custody battle, these seemingly innocent shares can be misconstrued to weave a ..read more
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4 tips for communicating with your co-parent
The Murphy Law Group | Child Custody And Parenting Plans
by wreedcontentcustoms
10M ago
Raising children after a divorce doesn’t have to be challenging. With the right pillars, co-parenting can offer numerous benefits — with the right communication. How and what you convey to your co-parent is crucial. You can have a smooth co-parenting experience if your communication is excellent. Here are four tips that can help you achieve this: 1. Agree on communication channels You and your co-parent should agree on how to contact each other. You can choose calls, text messages or emails. If possible, you can physically meet to discuss critical matters. It will also help to have a different ..read more
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Making your divorce process easier for your kids 
The Murphy Law Group | Child Custody And Parenting Plans
by wreedcontentcustoms
1y ago
It is well understood that when their parents divorce, kids experience almost always suffer from increased stress. Even when kids understand that filing for divorce is the healthiest way forward for everyone involved, this situation is inherently tough for kids to process. Thankfully, there are things that a child’s parents can do to make this major life transition easier for them. Some parents are able to reach a mutual agreement about how they want their child’s custody and parenting plan arrangements structured. Others need to have their differences resolved in court. Ideally, parents will ..read more
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Extracurricular activities for kids – a co-parenting nightmare?
The Murphy Law Group | Child Custody And Parenting Plans
by sarah.mirando@thomsonreuters.com
1y ago
You used to believe that you and your spouse were on the same page about most everything. But it turns out that was just a facade. In fact, the fissures are more evident every day. Now, you’re headed for a divorce. You may have thought that you had all the child custody issues ironed out. But a new division arose over extracurricular activities. One of you supports allowing the kids to be involved in contact sports while the other is worried about concussion risk. Which parent makes the choice for kids’ extracurricular activities? As with all things related to the care of your children, it is ..read more
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