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The principles discussed here apply to every holiday, vacation, and birthday throughout the year.

We recommend every new co-parent work with a PC for at least the first 12-24 months. There is no downside.

Dispute resolution steps in parenting plans are almost always worthless, but there is a solution that works.

Quick Summary: If you think you are involved with a high-conflict co-parent, you will need to learn a different set of rules. Aim for Parallel Parenting rather than Co-Parenting Learn the 3 rules: Disengage, Disengage, Disengage. Don’t get sucked in. Insist on a VERY detailed Parenting Plan. You can always loosen up later by choice. Try to get a Parenting Coordinator involved if the other party is willing. Use My Family Wizard or something similar for ALL communication. Refus

If you can find the wisdom and patience to compromise, you will have a much better parenting plan, customized to your unique situation.

What is considered evidence in a custody case? What are interrogatories, doc requests and depositions?

What if one parent wants to keep the child and the other does not?

How long does a custody battle take? What steps should I expect?

Should dads attend prenatal doctor visits?

What if my income varies greatly from year to year?

The calculation is based more in income than expenses.

When will the courts grant overnight visits with an infant?

Both parents deserve to be 100% certain who the father is.

Don’t try to solve this problem on your own.

Make sure to understand these definitions before sitting down with your attorney.

Try to put yourself in the woman’s shoes before every conversation.