Co-parenting involves two parents working together for the benefit of their child.
Seems easy enough.
But I see all too often that some parents simply cannot co-parent.
And in many of those cases, it is simply because a parent puts his or her own needs ahead of what is best for the child. It becomes about the parent rather than the child. How the system “screwed” them so they force their agenda on the child. That never works.
To co-parent both parents must be selfless – not selfish. The child always comes first.
Acrimony and tension between the parents negatively affect a child’s self-esteem and their future intimate relationships.
When parents are unable to co-parent judges usually award sole legal custody to one parent.
Invest in co-parenting – your children will be the beneficiaries.
If you need help establishing a parenting plan or are involved in a child custody dispute, I am here to answer your questions and help you explore your legal options. Contact me online or call my Fairfield office at (203) 259-5251 or my Stamford office at (203) 356-1475 to discuss your co-parenting issues today.