Co-Parenting

File first or come out last!

You’ve made the decision that your marriage is not going to work. You brought up the topic of divorce and hoping to go about this amicably.  However, she didn’t respond, or you couldn’t agree to the terms. Your gut is telling you this is going to be a divorce war. Now what? I’m asked many …

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GOING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS WITHOUT YOUR CHILDREN

Are you watching commercial after commercial showing families gathering for the holidays and thinking to yourself how sad and frustrated you are due to not being with your children this holiday? I tell my clients “You cannot control the holidays, but you can control how you go through them.” Let’s think about that for a …

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Reaction vs. Response: Which is better?

Reacting to your ex-wife isn’t usually the best move; responding is a much better choice. We’ll look deeper into the differences between the two, but first, let’s take this scenario as an example: The next few days are your allotted time with your child. As you’re rushing out the door to pick her up from …

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5 tips to successfully co-parent with your ex-wife!

Unless you are faced with serious issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse, or an emotionally unstable ex, co-parenting is the best way to ensure both parents maintain a close relationship while making their children’s needs a priority.  Sounds good in theory, but let’s be honest, seeing your ex regularly along with not being with …

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