Successful Parenting after Divorce

Co-parenting Following a Divorce

Legally ending a marriage can be extremely stressful.  Even when both parties agree to the divorce, many decisions will need to be made before the process is concluded.  When minor children are involved, a parenting plan will be required to ensure their well-being.  This includes custody, visitation and support arrangements that will provide the children with stability, minimize potential conflicts, and establish an overall framework for their future care and upbringing.  A Long Island family lawyer can give you worthwhile advice regarding co-parenting and how to achieve your child-rearing goals after a divorce.

Successful co-parenting after a divorce will require on-going communication on a range of issues related to your children's welfare and rearing, including daily routines, schedules, education and discipline.  Parents should work together for the benefit of their children.  Maintaining a positive attitude throughout the many changes that will be occurring will help ease the transition.  Other ways to achieve success as a co-parent post-divorce include:

• Maintain as much consistency as possible
• Make decisions based on the best interests of your children
• Consult with each other on any major child-rearing decisions
• Be flexible and forgiving if things don't work out as planned
• Adhere to established visitation schedules
• Keep agreements regarding support
• Developing and maintain a considerate relationship
• Cooperate with each other
• Support your child's relationship with the other parent
• Respect each other's parenting styles
• Quickly address and resolve any problems that occur
• Keep each other informed and up-to-date on your children's activities
• Avoid conflicts as much as possible, especially around the children
• Do not question your children about the other parent

You will also achieve success with co-parenting if you keep your children's needs a priority and the basis for important and long-term decisions.

Long Island Divorce Attorney

Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. is a highly regarded family law firm that can provide divorcing parents with qualified assistance in the development of parenting plans.  Our firm can also help a parent with modifications to an existing custody or support agreement. 

Contact a Long Island divorce lawyer at our office if you are a parent seeking a divorce for essential information on child custody, support and parenting plans.