Getting divorced with children always complicates the divorce process. Parents will need to address child custody, child support, and other child-related issues in addition to the typical divorce issues like the division of property. Unfortunately, many parents struggle to discuss child custody concerns calmly and rationally. Tensions can run high when it comes to children and many parents disagree about what is best for their kids. If you are a parent going through a divorce, you may wonder how your relationship with your soon-to-be-ex will affect your ability to co-parent after the divorce.
One option that many parents find useful in high-conflict situations is parallel parenting. Parallel parenting is a type of co-parenting strategy that minimizes the interaction between divorced parents. Read on to learn more.
How Does Parallel Parenting Work?
In a typical co-parenting relationship, parents work together to raise their children even though they are divorced. Some co-parents even attend family vacations or events together. Unfortunately, contention between divorced parents can make this impossible.
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