Co-parenting relationships

[mellie]

I'm doing my darndest to avoid courts and keep things adult and civilized.

[mellie]

Thanks Nef,


I appreciate your response too.


Has given me a fair bit to ponder.

Safety , routine and predictability are important factors for us.

She has multiple therapies throughout the week.

I am sorry to hear that, Mel. That makes a whole lot of difference. It also makes me feel so very sad for you and your little girl, as well at her Daddy.

Very heartbreaking situation Nef.
I believe its now the future that's important, and how well we both cooperate in the best interests of our little chicken.

All children deserve safety and happiness.

[Malcolm_hates_your_kids]

Has anyone here had any experience with co-parenting relationships/arrangements?


Either firsthand or know of someone who has?


I'd prefer to hear positive stories, but like they say, honesty is the best policy and any advice/feedback is appreciated.


Thanks.

In a word? No, I didn't go through the "co-parenting" thing. He lived in Sydney and I moved to Canberra.
He didn't even remember her 6th birthday. End of.

I have experienced, what I would call, a wonderful way for parents (living in the same area) to co-parent.

My daughter had a friend at Primary School. I think I have told this before ... there were 2 daughters and they were co-parented ... one week with Mum, next week with Dad ... all the girls needed to take with them was their school bags. Clothes, toys and so forth were available at both houses.

My daughter spent the occasional "sleepover" at both houses. I knew both parents, both professional people.

Lol, 'he' did everything wrong

[Neferti]

I'm doing my darndest to avoid courts and keep things adult and civilized.

I was married and wanted SOLE "custody" of my 5 year old. He went on and on and on. I gave up all the "possessions" that he had gained, for my daughter. I got sole custody and nothing else. Suited me fine.

I certainly would never do anything different. My main responsibility was for my daughter ... "money" means nothing.

She is still the best kid.

[Malcolm_hates_your_kids]

I'm doing my darndest to avoid courts and keep things adult and civilized.

Not with a face like that you're not!

[Malcolm_hates_your_kids]

I'm doing my darndest to avoid courts and keep things adult and civilized.

I was married and wanted SOLE "custody" of my 5 year old. He went on and on and on. I gave up all the "possessions" that he had gained, for my daughter. I got sole custody and nothing else. Suited me fine.

I certainly would never do anything different. My main responsibility was for my daughter ... "money" means nothing.

She is still the best kid.

Winner takes all!

[mellie]

I think if nothing else we have left in common, we still love our little girl who adores us both.

It's so difficult when things are so complex.


Just wish I had all the answers.


Lol Malcolm..... what's my ugly head got to do with the price of eggs?



Hey, it's been a tough 12 month's for all concerned.

[mellie]

Me too Nef, I left 12 month's ago with our daughter and two backpacks filled with clothes
My priority was and still is, her safety.


We rebuilt from scratch.

Not easy, but we have made significant progress. The school is amazed with her progress.

[sprintcyclist]

I'm doing my darndest to avoid courts and keep things adult and civilized.

I entirely believe you are .

[sprintcyclist]

Me too Nef, I left 12 month's ago with our daughter and two backpacks filled with clothes
My priority was and still is, her safety.


We rebuilt from scratch.

Not easy, but we have made significant progress. The school is amazed with her progress.

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most seperations are quite amicable.
painful, but amicable