Tips for Co-Parenting After Divorce
Our firm is often asked for tips about co-parenting during and after divorce.
The process of divorce is stressful enough. Establishing a set co-parenting system can come with great difficulty. Having to keep up with documents and schedules can take a lot of unnecessary time and energy and although these may not be for everyone, there are resources out there designed with co-parenting in mind to help ease the tension that comes with divorce.
Online Calendars
● Making use of an online calendar can help synchronize everyone’s understanding of who goes where and when. For co-parenting this can be a game changer for ensuring no children’s activities or appointments gets forgotten. Some commonly used online calendars include Google Calendar, Zoho Calendar, and Cozi Family Calendar.
Cloud-based Document Storage Platforms
● When filing for divorce there is a plethora of documents needed for your attorney throughout the process. By uploading all important document and files to a secure cloud storage you can ensure that anything you may need can be easily accessible and not have to worry about possibly misplacing any needed documents.
Divorce Specific Co-Parenting Platforms
● Many platforms have a main goal of assisting in flawless communication between co- parents. Some recommended sites to utilize include AppClose, Our Family Wizard, Coparently, SquareHubb, and Talking Parents. Most have features such as message sharing, document storage, calendar reminders, and much more.
Support Payment Platforms
● SupportPay is an excellent way to manage child support, alimony and other shared expenses. It can be accessed through the web or mobile devices and eliminates the need for messy spreadsheets, piles of receipts, and sorting through old checks.
Finding tips for co-parenting during and after divorce can be challenging. Making a shared parenting situation stress-free can be difficult without help. Staying organized is key when dealing with two households. Each family has different needs and these sources are aimed at assisting with most of them. Communication is an important part of co-parenting and with the help of these technology tools you can have an ease of mind knowing nothing will be missed.
