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04/12/2024

Co-parenting can be challenging, especially for separated or divorced parents. Co-parenting apps offer a range of tools and features to help facilitate

03/28/2024

Child support is a crucial aspect of family law that aims to ensure the financial well-being of children after their parents' separation or divorce. The

03/19/2024

Shared Children’s Expenses and Repayment Between Co-Parents: Insights from a Family Mediator
As a Family Mediator, I’ve witnessed firsthand the complexities that arise when co-parents navigate their child’s special expenses and the repayment dynamics involved. Special expenses, which encompass extracurricular activities, prescriptions, dental appointments, therapy expenses, educational needs, etc., often require collaborative decision-making and financial contribution from both parents. Many co-parents have complicated financial arrangements. Ensuring fairness and transparency in sharing these costs and repaying each other can be challenging without effective communication, a clear agreement, and a repayment process in place.

As a Family Mediator, I've witnessed firsthand the complexities that arise when co-parents navigate their child's special expenses and the repayment dynamics

03/11/2024

Co-Parenting and Teacher Interaction
When co-parenting, effective communication extends beyond discussions between ex-spouses. Engaging with your children’s teachers cooperatively can significantly contribute to their academic success and overall well-being. As a Family Mediator experienced in navigating the complexities of co-parenting dynamics, I understand the importance of fostering positive communication channels between co-parents and educators. Here’s how co-parents can collaboratively engage with their children’s teachers for the betterment of their son or daughter’s educational journey:

Establish Open Lines of Communication: Co-parents should prioritize establishing open lines of communication with each other and with their children’s teachers. Whether through email, phone calls, or in-person meetings, maintaining transparency and accessibility fosters a sense of collaboration and support.
Coordinate Information Sharing: Consistency is key when it comes to sharing information with teachers. Co-parents should coordinate efforts to ensure teachers receive relevant updates regarding their children’s academic progress, extracurricular activities, and any significant developments within the family dynamic.
Respect Boundaries and Roles: Recognize and respect the roles of teachers within the educational environment...

When co-parenting, effective communication extends beyond discussions between ex-spouses. Engaging with your children's teachers cooperatively can

03/08/2024

Tips for Successful Co-Parenting
Co-parenting can be challenging and scary, but with dedication, patience, and effective communication, it is possible to create a positive and nurturing environment for your children. As a Family Mediator with years of experience supporting families through their journey, I’ve compiled some important tips to help you and your co-parent thrive in your co-parenting relationship:

Prioritize Communication: Open and honest communication is the cornerstone of successful co-parenting. Keep lines of communication open with your co-parent, discussing schedules, decisions regarding your children, and any concerns that may arise. Utilize various communication methods such as phone calls, emails, or co-parenting apps to ensure efficient and effective communication.

Maintain Consistency: Consistency is key to providing stability for your children. Work with your co-parent to establish consistent routines, rules, and expectations across both households. Consistency helps children feel secure and reduces confusion during transitions between homes...\[read more\] https://buff.ly/3Id8D5I

09/17/2022

The feeds today seem mostly about Parental Alienation. It’s a sad topic for so many moms, dads, children, and grandparents. High Conflict Institute does an amazing job of educating professionals. Bill and Amy are true treasures in the Divorce Industry.

Today Bill and Megan talk with parental alienation expert Dr. Amy J.L. Baker. Alienation is one of the most challenging and terrifying events in a parent’s life and damaging to children. Don't miss this important conversation! https://loom.ly/5lk-VO8

09/17/2022

The alienated child may also be afraid the alienating parent will stop loving them if they continue to have a relationship with the targeted parent.

09/17/2022

Being collaborative, so all parties feel they are winners, is important in Family Law. It is important to remember the choices we make today affect others for years to come.

IACP's Practice Group Development Committee's September meeting on Tuesday, September 20 at 4:00 pm PDT will be a special opportunity for all IACP members and non-member Collaborative Practitioners to join us as we discuss diversity and inclusion in Practice Groups with Rajan Chettiar and Alisa Peskin-Shepherd from IACP's IDEA Committee.

Register now: http://ow.ly/6GN950KFIwo

If you would like to submit questions to discuss during the meeting please complete this submission form by September 16th at 4:00 pm PDT: http://ow.ly/l2y850KFIwn

09/17/2022

Today Bill and Megan talk with parental alienation expert Dr. Amy J.L. Baker. Alienation is one of the most challenging and terrifying events in a parent’s life and damaging to children. Don't miss this important conversation! https://loom.ly/5lk-VO8

09/17/2022

09/17/2022

In most parts of the world, the law offers no protection for children and parents harmed by this type of psychologically damaging manipulation and persuasion. And in the U.S., some activists are trying very hard to prevent family courts from offering such protection.

09/09/2022

Support Insurance (Life Insurance) secures support payments, which are owed as part of Separation Agreements. The Canadian government recommends both parents have Life Insurance to cover the future expenses of their children in the event one parent passes away before their children come of adult age. Most Separation Agreements include a section pertaining to Life Insurance.

Family Lawyers understand the importance of Life Insurance as a form of security in legal agreements. However, most Family Lawyers don’t monitor the purchase of life insurance policies as carefully as perhaps he or she should. Clients are told to obtain insurance at $___ amount.

Support Insurance can be complicated, especially marrying the support needs of Family Law with Insurance Law compliance.

Check out Come To Agreement’s support Insurance program at www.ComeToAgreement.com. It solves Family Law problems and benefits all involved parties. Whatever the support insurance needs are for Family Law clients, including trusts and critical illness insurance to secure support payments in the event of serious illness, Come To Agreement has a Family Law solution.

ComeToAgreement.com is the Go-To Platform for Marriage Separation Platform for Co-Parents and Family Law Professionals.