by Cristi McMurdie | Jun 20, 2018 | Co-Parenting, Parental Rights
Co-parents are sometimes at odds when it comes to important decisions relating to their children. School choice is one topic that can become particularly challenging. Each parent wants what they believe is best for the child, but when opinions vary, it’s...
by Cristi McMurdie | May 7, 2018 | Co-Parenting
Mother’s Day is this Sunday. For divorced or co-parenting moms, it can be an especially emotional day. Small children may be unaware or unable to celebrate mom without some parental help. And honoring the mother of your children can go a long way toward...
by Cristi McMurdie | Apr 2, 2018 | Co-Parenting
As the kids begin the countdown to summer break, are you anticipating a blissful, relaxing time-off from the routine? Or is co-parenting chaos your new summer norm? Summer can present challenges for co-parenting families. From road trips and sleep-away camp to family...
by Cristi McMurdie | Feb 1, 2018 | Co-Parenting, Divorce
Spring Break is around the corner. A little advance planning and a review of your custody agreement can avoid snags with your ex-spouse that could ruin the fun. While situations vary, you can ensure the ground rules for spring break travel are set in advance by...
by Cristi McMurdie | Sep 12, 2017 | Co-Parenting
I recently came across this blog post about successful co-parenting “commandments” and some items really resonated with me. Rule # 1 follows my motto of “First negotiate, then mediate, last litigate.” The author says Collaborate, don’t...
