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Divorcing couples turning to parallel parenting to avoid conflict

On Behalf of | Dec 1, 2018 | Child Custody, Firm News |

Like many divorced parents across the country, Pennsylvania parents often struggle with maintaining an amicable relationship with one another after a separation. Because children are involved in the process of custody and visitation orders, ex-spouses have to see each other at some point, but these interactions can lead to trouble for both parents and the well-being of the children. As a means to combat this common problem, some ex-spouses are turning to parallel parenting as a solution.

According to The Good Men Project, parallel parenting is an arrangement in which both parents treat custody in a business-like manner with little personal interaction. Through parallel parenting, both parents are able to raise the children in their own ways with only major decisions involving things like medical treatments being discussed. The purpose of parallel parenting, as pointed out by The Good Men Project, is to reduce conflict between divorced parents who are unable to get along.

While parallel parenting can be beneficial in reducing strife, it can also require the ability to give up control over choices made by the parent who has custody at the moment. In addition, parallel parenting can be a fluid experience that changes over time as children transition from rigid schedules to more flexible lives. This transitioning process may require more parental interaction, so parents need to be prepared to be civil with one another for short periods of time.

Ex-spouses who are seeking legal guidance on issues like child custody and parallel parenting may work with a family law attorney to create an arrangement that best fits the needs of the children. A family law attorney may be able to devise a customized agreement that both parents can adhere to without interfering in each other’s lives. Family law attorneys might also help divorcing spouses to ensure that adequate child support is provided after a divorce, regardless of parenting style.