Co-Parenting

Let Our Skilled Orange County Child Custody Mediation Attorney Help

One of the hardest parts of a divorce is handling child custody. Parents are usually concerned with getting to spend as much time with their children as possible, which is why many of them try to get full custody of the kids. Others do their best to try and come to an agreement regarding shared custody. Co-parenting, also known as joint custody, happens when two parents share equal amounts of time with their child.

If you’re curious about how co-parenting works or you would like to get your case started, talk to our skilled Orange County divorce mediation attorney today. Alternative Divorce Solutions is a firm dedicated to helping families achieve their goals during a divorce with as little stress as possible.

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How It Works

In a joint custody arrangement, both parents agree to consult with each other on vital issues, such as education, religious upbringing, health concerns, and recreational activities in advance, so these decisions will not cause a deadlock later.

Some advantages to co-parenting include not having to spend money on childcare or ask a relative to watch your kids. If you want to socialize, you can plan it for the week or time slot when you don’t have custody of the children. You’re free to socialize as you like, including going on dates without worrying about what your child will think. You can also do household chores, such as shopping or cleaning, without worrying about having children underfoot.

Disadvantages mostly concern costs and behavioral management. As a co-parent, you might not be eligible for child support, particularly if you earn more than your ex. It can also be difficult to arrange disciplinary measures across two households.

Co-Parenting Plan

In such an arrangement, planning in advance as much as possible is your best chance of avoiding conflict. You and your ex can, with the help of a mediation attorney, make a co-parenting agreement outlining activities, information sharing methods, major decisions, and methods for problem-solving. This may also include a statement of respect describing appropriate behaviors if the parents need to renegotiate an aspect of the plan.

Speak to Our Skilled Attorney Today!

If you and your spouse are divorcing, but are interested in co-parenting, discuss your case with an experienced Orange County child custody mediation lawyer today. Our founding attorney, Lani Baron, has mediation and team training and might be able to help you and your spouse come to a reasonable child custody agreement amenable to both of you. Our firm has helped hundreds of couples settle their divorces peacefully and respectfully. Let us see what we can do for you and your family.

Contact us at (949) 558-2624 or fill out our online form to schedule a FREE case consultation today!