Navigating custody, handoffs, and co-parent communication.
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Sounds weird but divorce was the best thing that happened to our relationship. We're not fighting all the time anymore so we actually can co-parent without constant tension. We tex
Man I had to share this. My 7 year old just scored his first goal in soccer and I was there to see it. His mom was there too which made it even better because he got to tell both o
So I got laid off about 2 months ago and finally found a new job but it pays about 15% less than before. My child support is based on the old salary and I'm struggling to keep up.
This is driving me crazy. We agreed on Wednesdays at 6pm for pickup but she's been late like 5 times in the last month. Last week it was almost 8pm and I had plans. When I text her
Been divorced 2 years, single dad most of that time. Started seeing someone 4 months ago and things are getting serious. My ex found out through the kids overhearing a conversation
She's been picking them up 30 mins to an hour late almost every Friday for the last month. I've texted, called, asked nicely. Nothing changes. It messes with my plans and the kids
Judge finalized everything yesterday. I have the kids Monday through Thursday and she has them Friday through Sunday. It's what I wanted and fought for but now that it's real I'm p
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