This is a straightforward look at some of the basic child custody schedules that are put in place via a parenting agreement or family court child custody order.  These represent a few of the foundation schedules upon which the rest of an agreement or order is built. Starting with shared parenting, 50/50 custody, or equal [...]

Once the dust from your child custody litigation has (mostly) settled, the area of greatest potential conflict could be the child custody exchange. Having to see your ex-partner, especially if they are a high-conflict personality, only serves to bring to the surface all of the acrimony that led to the demise of the relationship and [...]

If you have a wonderful co-parenting arrangement in the aftermath of a divorce and/or child custody proceeding or you believe that you can get there with your ex-spouse, you have an advantage over all other families mired in high-conflict efforts.  Sometimes, co-parenting counseling may be ordered by a court during child custody proceedings, though we’re [...]

All of the meaningful data that exists currently demonstrates that the most positive outcomes for children as they grow through life are maximized by the involvement of both parents.  Everyone needs to accept that children need active, ongoing relationships with both parents whether a marriage or partnership succeeds or fails.  However, it’s extra critical that [...]

Chances are that if you’re here visiting our site, it’s not because you have a cooperative parenting agreement or child custody order with your ex-partner.  However, perhaps you do!  Or perhaps you even believe that after the dust has settled, you and your ex-partner can settle into a child-focused zone where you ultimately can engage [...]

Whether you’re a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, or National Guard, your life is one which involves the potential for a lot of relocation.  In times such as we currently live, deployment is always looming.  Regardless of the circumstances, when you’re separated or divorced and have children, the adverse impact [...]

In our article 10 Top Co-Parenting Tips: Low-Conflict Divorce & Custody Tips, we covered some best practices when the post-divorce relationship between the parents is low-conflict.  For parents who are cooperative and child-focused, there are suggestions about how to keep the kids engaged and also prevent situations which could lead to higher levels of conflict. [...]

Mike McCormick, President of the American Coalition for Fathers and Children, has created an ongoing drive in support of shared parenting – something near and dear to our hearts. Your participation in this electronic petition will demonstrate support for shared parenting and family law reform for all public officials. Please pass this petition along to [...]

Some great new developments here at Mr. Custody Coach include the launch of our radio program and the release of our new E-Book with a special introductory price! On September 30th, 2009, Michael and Lexi hosted the first of many radio programs to come.  The subject: Custody Agreement Dos and Don’ts. <<< Click that link [...]

Click the link and join Mr. Custody Coach on Blog Talk Radio for one of our ongoing series of internet radio shows about custody arrangements and any number of related topics. This week’s scheduled program is entitled Custody Agreement Dos and Don’ts and we are asking for interested parties to join us.  Additionally, we would [...]