Mistakes You Should Avoid When Parenting after Divorce

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Mistakes You Should Avoid When Parenting After
Divorce
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• It takes time to get over a divorce. There will
  be lingering tensions over child custody and
  child support issues. Other contentious issues
  related to co-parenting may also arise.
• Every couples situation and circumstances
  leading to a separation are different therefore
  parenting through a divorce can be a difficult
  process for most divorced parents. Co-parenting
  can become an impossible mission.
• Notwithstanding your former spouses level of
  maturity and respect, you should keep the divorce
  process as amicable as possible. It is possible
  to keep your behavior under control and continue
  being an excellent parent, even after a harshly
  contested divorce.

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Common Mistakes
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Fighting over belongings

• Many divorcees tend to fight over marital
  property, which seems like the natural thing to
  do. However, when the battle involves things such
  as toys, clothes and other belongings, it can get
  pretty ugly.
• This should not be a problem as these items can
  be transported to both homes. Even if you have
  limited funds, dont start a fight over toys and
  clothes.
• Also, children should not feel guilty about their
  parents disagreements. Even if your former
  spouse refuses to cooperate, you can act
  differently and suggest things such as washing
  your childrens clothes and returning them when
  they go back to your exs house.

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When your children decide where to stay

• This is a common mistake many divorced parents
  make. Children should not have to make these
  difficult decisions.
• Some children feel okay about making those
  decisions while others may avoid stressful
  situations they dont want to be part of.
• Again, it all depends on how amicable your
  divorce process was and how cooperative your
  former spouse is.

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No custody arrangement

• This is not a good idea as it can make your life
  more chaotic and your children will struggle to
  adapt to the new routine. Every parents work
  schedule is different therefore you may have to
  create a unique custody arrangement with the help
  of a Fort Lauderdale child custody attorney.
• You can always have a calendar that includes the
  time or days your child will spend with you and
  your ex. It can help cope with the stress
  associated with visitation decisions until your
  attorney can figure out a more stable visitation
  agreement.

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Talking bad about your former spouse

• Dont do it. It says a lot about you and it may
  complicate things further down the road. Your
  children shouldnt have to decide between you and
  your former spouse.

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Hire Attorney

• Parenting is hard, especially through and after
  divorce. Just remember you are in control of your
  actions and you can choose to be a good parent in
  spite of all the negativity around you. Contact a
  Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney at The Law
  Office of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A. and schedule a
  free consultation today.

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