Going through a
divorce can be a very difficult time for you and your family, especially in the
event that you have young children and you are sharing
child custody in some way. It is not uncommon for couples who have divorced to feel
as though they never want to interact with their ex ever again, and yet
that is not at all possible if there are children, or is it? Is there
a way for parents to communicate and still never have to interact face
to face? Believe it or not, just as we use the internet for all of our
work and social needs today, so can parents also use this advanced technology
today to meet the majority of their co-parenting after divorce needs.
The internet today is one of the best methods of communication for those
parents who just can’t stand spending time together, in person or
over the telephone. Many parents, though dealing with various forms of
emotions towards one another, will agree that they want to do whatever
they can to not argue and fight in front of the children. By using emails
and texting, it keeps your conversations to a simple minimum, leaving
much less room for arguments, and if they do happen it is not verbal in
front of the children.
Many parents will use internet calendars in order to keep each other updated
with the happenings of their own lives as well as the kids. That way,
if little Susie has a last minute parent meeting, mom can let the father
know that next week they will be running late. While this is just a small
example, technology enables parents to talk with one another while keeping
the personal interactions at a minimum. Sure, you still have to drop off
the children at each other’s house, but that is easier than having
to walk up to the door to discuss the next week of plans.
While a divorce may be far from ideal, the child custody doesn’t
have to be extremely painful either. Consider the fact that your children
are being given the opportunity to spend time with both parents, a luxury
that many children of divorced parents may not have. Also, you are able
to spend time with your children, these kids that you love dearly, consider
them the reason for your interactions with your ex.
Whatever the case may be, co-parenting with your ex may not be the easiest,
but it is worth for the sake of your children. Utilize the internet as
much as possible, and the rest of the times take a deep breath and hope
for the best. If you are considering a divorce, or are in need of legal
assistance for matter regarding child custody, do not hesitate in
contacting the Hopper Law Office for a divorce attorney who can help you!