Adjusting to co-parenting after divorce
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. When people in Missouri decide to divorce, it can be challenging to shift to a co-parenting relationship. Many divorcing spouses have serious interpersonal conflicts, but extensive time with both parents is seen as best for child development, absent a situation of neglect or abuse. Shared custody is more common than ever as many fathers actively pursue time with their children and an important role in their kids’ daily lives. Research shows that children have higher self-esteem and better mental health as adults if they had equal time with both