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Co-parenting requires close communication with your ex

On Behalf of | Jun 21, 2019 | Child Custody & Support

A co-parenting relationship is one that is best for the children, but it is sometimes difficult for the parents. When you are in this situation, you have to take the time to think about what type of relationship you are comfortable having with your ex. If you’re co-parenting, you will be working closely with them.

One of the most important points to remember when you co-parent is that you and your ex must have open communication. This can be handled in a variety of methods, including in person, over the phone or electronically. It might be necessary to set limits to when you will communicate unless there is an emergency. For example, you might say that from 8:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m., only emergency calls are accepted. Be sure to abide by the rules you and your ex set.

You should also have behavior guidelines set for activities you and your ex will both attend. This includes setting the standard for mutual respect and avoiding any contentious subjects while you are at the event. The rules need to carry over to all other adults who are attending the event to support your children.

Decisions about the children will likely require you to agree on the major points. This might be that a teen’s curfew is set at specific times regardless of which parent they are with or that a toddler’s bedtime is the same. Remember that you have to be willing to compromise with your ex if the co-parenting is going to work out.

Any decisions that are made should be covered in the parenting plan. Your children need stability, and this is one way that you can provide it.