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Strategies for co-parenting, custody and visitation issues

On Behalf of | Jan 27, 2020 | Divorce

Divorce in California can be difficult. This is especially true when there are children involved. The best interests of the child should be paramount, but this can be complicated when the parents disagree about co-parenting. Child custody and visitation frequently lead to acrimony between the parents. Understanding how to address these concerns can be key to a successful resolution.

It may be useful to have strategies in mind to avoid and reduce conflict. Scheduling is a common source for disagreement. The court might have provided a co-parenting calendar, but it can help to be flexible if a parent wants to adjust the schedule. This will also benefit the child.

Lack of communication can spark dispute. Some parents use the child to give messages to the other parent, which can lead to confusion or misinterpretation. It also places the child in the middle. On the other hand, maintaining a cordial relationship with the other parent can prevent misunderstandings. Email and texting are alternatives if the parents prefer.

Being unified when dispensing discipline, establishing rules and creating schedules is the foundation for consistency. This also benefits the child by having a regular routine. In addition, divorced parents tend to miss certain events. Sharing pictures and videos with the other parent can alleviate the feeling of missing out. Parents should strive to put the other parent in the best possible light as negative comments can impact the child.

Even if the parents have lingering issues with one another, putting them aside and highlighting the positives is beneficial for the child. Parents engaging in disagreement about how to handle custody, visitation and other child-related factors is common. Effective co-parenting strategies can keep these problems from festering and solve them. For legal advice, a firm with experience in divorce and other areas of family law may be able to help.