Sharing Custody of the Kids

In recent years, families have found a way to have a more transparent and amicable split through the collaborative divorce process.

With this model, couples are paired with a team of professionals, such as a financial neutral, divorce coach, attorneys, and mental health experts, who all pledge to stay away from court and resolve the family matter amicably and transparently while not litigating.

In the collaborative divorce model, unique and creative custody plans are often developed that align with the family’s core values and pave the way for a successful co-parenting plan that puts the children’s best interests above all else.

Many options are available to the divorcing couple that are not allowed in a court divorce.

Joint physical custody is often a well-received plan for couples. Collaborative divorce allows the parents to come to a decision for custody.

Divorce coaches work with the couple to teach them how to communicate with each other to move past the divorce proceedings to work together as co-parents.

Collaborative divorce brings to the table the children’s emotional well-being, which is often overlooked in a litigated court divorce.

Children can be deeply affected by divorce and often need additional professional mental health support to process all their emotions surrounding the divorce.

When children see their parents working together for them, it can create a sense of stability in which children can put their trust.

Co-parenting is hard. First, you both may struggle with it, but as the divorce is finalized, the goal is for each parent to learn how to support their children in a positive and supportive co-parenting environment.

Utilizing the Los Angeles Consensual Dispute Resolution Family Law Association can ease your anxiety and stress because you will know that when your divorce is finalized, each party involved, including your children will have worked with experts who were invested in the longevity of your family unit.

Call us today if you would like to learn more about how our members at the Los Angeles Consensual Dispute Resolution Family Law Association can help your family through divorce.

Note: This information is general in nature and should not be construed as legal/financial/tax/or mental health advice. You should work with your attorney, financial, mental health or tax professional to determine what will work best for your situation.