Colorado expects
parents to make
decisions about
their children based
upon what is in the
best interest of
their children. That
may be different
than what is in the
best interest of a
parent.
parents to make
decisions about
their children based
upon what is in the
best interest of
their children. That
may be different
than what is in the
best interest of a
parent.
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| Confidential Mediation |
| Confidential Mediation |
| Confidential Mediation |
| Confidential Mediation |
| Confidential Mediation |
Parenting Responsibilities
Is the other parent putting their needs in front of the children?
Do either of you have a difficult time understanding how you can
be a successful parent as single parent?
Do you feel the other parent is trying to take complete control of
the children?
The outcome of this mediation is a written Parenting Plan, where the
parents have decided on a schedule for each of their parenting time, and
how holidays, birthdays, and vacations will be handled. The Plan defines
how the parents agree to handle major decisions, such as school,
religion, and medical care. The Parenting Plan will need to change over
time, as the needs of the children change; so the parents will develop
revisions to the plan as they see the need for change.
How will you deal with supporting your children?
- Some parents naturally put their children first. Some parents
have a very difficult time putting their own needs behind those of
the children. Some parents perceive that their own needs are
what is in the best interest of the children. Mediators may meet
privately with each parent to help them distinguish between the
two. It is a reality check, which helps the parent think of things
is a different way than in the past.
Do either of you have a difficult time understanding how you can
be a successful parent as single parent?
- The parenting circumstance has changed, or is about to. Parents
with two households can be just as successful at parenting as
parents who live together, but they have to try harder. The
logistics may have been complicated before, but they now seem
very complex. Mediators help parents negotiate their parenting
time with each other, keeping in mind the developmental needs of
children at different ages. The objective is to keep the children
connected to both loving parents, and each parent respecting the
role of the other parent in the lives of their children.
Do you feel the other parent is trying to take complete control of
the children?
- When a parent fears loosing connection with their children, that
parent may go a bit overboard in trying to control everything about
the children. It is a common reaction to fear. Our mediators are
familiar with this, and work to build trust with both parents
respecting the other parent's role and responsibilities with the
children. As trust over the children begins to form, the fear
subsides, and need to control softens.
The outcome of this mediation is a written Parenting Plan, where the
parents have decided on a schedule for each of their parenting time, and
how holidays, birthdays, and vacations will be handled. The Plan defines
how the parents agree to handle major decisions, such as school,
religion, and medical care. The Parenting Plan will need to change over
time, as the needs of the children change; so the parents will develop
revisions to the plan as they see the need for change.
How will you deal with supporting your children?
- For more information on this, click the Child Support
button on the left side of this page.
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