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Once you and your spouse decide to divorce, working together to raise children can be a challenge. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to work through the tension and ensure your kids are well taken care of.

How to Manage a Co-Parenting Situation

1. Think of Your Relationship as Professional

If you're getting a divorce, you may not be getting along with your ex. To avoid bickering, think of them as a professional colleague, not a past life partner. Once you remove the emotional component and focus on meeting each other's needs civilly, you'll start working together for the benefit of your children. Just as you wouldn't want to disappoint your coworkers by not finishing a presentation, you can make it your mission to get the kids to your ex's house on time.

2. Allow for Differences

divorceAs your child spends time in two living spaces, under the care of two different people, it's only natural that they'll have different experiences. That doesn't mean you need to adopt your ex's diet or ask them to stick to your home's TV schedule. Now is the time to accept that you both run different households with different rules. As long as the kids are safe and happy, let the small discrepancies in parenting style slide.

3. Maintain Communication

Ultimately, it'll be far easier to make your arrangement work if you maintain communication. For example, letting your ex know that your child was upset about something that happened at school will do wonders for their interaction after the change-over. Choose one or two modes of communication to stick to, such as texting and email, so messages don't get lost in the shuffle. If you and your ex can stay up-to-date on the kids' lives—regardless of your own relationship—you'll be well on your way to healthy co-parenting.

 

The lawyers at Nichols, Speidel & Nichols know divorce can be hard, but they're committed to helping Clermont County, OH, families work through the transition. With over 150 years of combined experience, you can trust these family law attorneys to provide calculated and compassionate guidance. To learn more about their services, visit their website. You can also call (513) 732-1420 to schedule a free consultation today.

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