Have you heard the horror stories of parents fighting over the custody of their children in court? Perhaps, you are experiencing this yourself. It is an emotionally, physically, and financially draining experience which often puts the children in the middle to their detriment.

Do you remember the Academy Award winning movie “Kramer v. Kramer”? In that movie, the attorneys set the stage for battle so that Ted and Joanna couldn’t talk about their son except in court. This kind of situation happens all too often in real life. Is there a better way to resolve child custody disputes?

Mediation offers an alternative way for parents to discuss their co-parenting plans post separation in a confidential and safe environment. The co-mediation model with an attorney/mediator and a therapist/mediator offers the best way to resolve child custody disputes. The therapist/mediator brings a wealth of knowledge about child development and the effects of divorce to the table so that parents can make informed decisions about what is best for the children. During mediation, the parents review a comprehensive co-parenting plan covering all aspects of co-parenting from infancy through the teenage years. They work together to formulate a plan for the years to come. The co-mediation team offers the legal and child-centered information that guides parents in their decisions about custody.

Your children are too important to have other people make decisions for you in court. Why not take the opportunity to work together to make the decisions that are best for your children?

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