Navigating custody, handoffs, and co-parent communication.
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We had a set schedule for 2 years. Every Friday at 3pm, Saturday at 5pm drop off. Now she's saying some weeks she needs to switch it around because of her work schedule. I work too
Not mad about the guy, seems fine, but my 9yo was confused why this dude was there and my ex didn't tell me beforehand he'd be around my kids. We're civil and all but this feels li
My ex sent over paperwork saying she wants to increase child support because daycare costs went up. Our custody arrangement hasn't changed. I got a small raise this year but nothin
My 8 year old came home yesterday repeating something his mom told him about me being irresponsible because I'm late on child support by like 10 days. The kid is now worried I can'
So my ex texted me yesterday asking if she can flip our weekends around because her new boyfriend invited her and the kids on a surprise beach trip. This is the third time in two m
Just wanted to share a win. My lawyer told me yesterday that the judge approved 50/50 custody. Been a long year of court dates and legal bills but it was worth it. I get every othe
Things with my ex are still pretty tense. We keep arguing over text about pick-up times and the kids' schedules. Someone mentioned there are apps specifically for co-parenting comm
So my ex has been moving the kids around without telling me. I had them Friday night through Sunday like we agreed, but last week she picked them up Saturday morning without asking
Just wanted to post a win here because I've been reading this forum for a long time and people's posts helped me stay sane. Had my final custody hearing yesterday and the judge awa
Wife and I decided to split last month. We have three kids, ages 7, 10, and 13. We want to tell them together this weekend but I'm terrified. Anyone been through this? What do you
Started seeing someone about 4 months ago and it's getting more serious. My ex found out and immediately said I can't have her around the kids and that she'll take me back to court
Been divorced for 2 years now and we had a pretty straightforward agreement, I get every other weekend plus Wednesday nights. Lately she keeps texting me last minute asking if I ca
Is anyone using one of those apps like OurFamilyWizard or Talking Parents? My ex and I do okay but we're still texting about scheduling and expenses and sometimes things get miscon
Started seeing someone new and my ex found out through the kids. Now she's saying I'm introducing them to people too fast and being irresponsible. The kids only saw her once at a p
My income changed and I asked my ex if we could renegotiate the amount. She went straight to threatening legal action instead of just talking about it. I'm not trying to skip out o
She's constantly texting to swap weeks or extend her time. Don't get me wrong, I want the kids to see her, but when I ask to move things around she acts like I'm being unreasonable
Been texting back and forth with my ex about pickup times and she keeps misunderstanding what I'm saying. Someone on here recommended one of those coparenting apps. Are they worth
My kids told me that mom lets them stay up until 11pm on school nights at her place. I have a 9pm bedtime at mine and it's killing me because they're exhausted when they come back.
So I have the kids Christmas Eve through New Years per our agreement but ex wants to switch so she gets Christmas morning. This is the third year she's asking for last minute chang
Wanted to share some good news after months of fighting. My ex and I sat down last month and actually talked like adults about the kids' schedules and what works best. Turns out sh