It\u2019s the start of another school year and managing routines can be difficult for separated families. We become skilled in the art of careful communication and it can feel like we are walking on eggshells. At Bilson Law, we have a few tips and tricks to help make it more manageable for separated families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take some time to get to know what stage of communication you and your co\u2013parent are in. Communication dispute stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To keep it \u2018smooth\u2019 takes effort and planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will need a different strategy depending on which stage you are in. Once you are in the \u2018bumpy\u2019, \u2018heat\u2019 or \u2018wheels\u2013off\u2019 stages, it is time to get some advice from a family therapist or resolution\u2013focused family lawyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take some time to prepare an agreement about your communication. The co\u2013parent agreement can address: how; when; why; what; and, all things communication related. It\u2019s not just the content that causes difficulty, most of the time, it\u2019s the delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key basics of the co\u2013parenting communication agreement:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Value planning<\/strong> \u2018No\u2013go zones Means of Communication Timing<\/strong> Time frame expectations Both parents matter What if?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Third parties For guidance on establishing a healthy co\u2013parenting communication strategy to prevent the wheels falling off, contact the Bilson Law team to schedule a co\u2013parents communication strategy appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phone 4339 0999 Suite 4, 210 The Entrance Rd Erina NSW Australia 2250 bilsonlaw bilsonlaw.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s the start of another school year and managing routines can be difficult for separated families. We become skilled in the art of careful communication and it can feel like…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7356,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sync_status":"","episode_type":"audio","audio_file":"","castos_file_data":"","podmotor_file_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[113],"tags":[],"series":[170],"class_list":["post-7354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-families","series-on-the-coast-families"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/Co-Parenting-Communication.jpg","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/wp-content\/plugins\/seriously-simple-podcasting\/assets\/images\/no-album-art.png","download_link":"","player_link":"","audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"","label":"Apple Podcasts","class":"apple_podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"stitcher":{"key":"stitcher","url":"","label":"Stitcher","class":"stitcher","icon":"stitcher.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"","label":"Google Podcasts","class":"google_podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"},"spotify":{"key":"spotify","url":"","label":"Spotify","class":"spotify","icon":"spotify.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/feed\/podcast\/on-the-coast-families","embedCode":"
What are your agreed values? These are the underlying values that bind your family. For example, we both love our children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>What are the topics that are off\u2013limits? What topics should only be discussed with the assistance of a mediator or family therapist?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>What types of communication work? Are there certain types of communication that don\u2019t work? For example, in\u2013person, text message, email, co\u2013parenting app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What times are off\u2013limits? Are there certain times of the day? Days of the week? Take time to consider a particular time each week that suits both of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Consider what time frame is reasonable for certain responses. For example, if the request is a practical issue, perhaps 24 hours is appropriate? Or, if the request is about education or non\u2013urgent health matters, perhaps 2\u20133 days is appropriate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Reaching agreement requires that both parents have expressed their view and feel heard. If you do not feel comfortable to express your views about the communication agreement, engage with a mediator. Many legal disputes could be avoided if co\u2013parents are able to develop strategies to communicate safely and effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Who are the unhelpful people that should not become involved in the communication? Or, are there helpful people who should be involved?<\/p>\n\n\n\nNavigating Co-Parenting Communication: Tips for a Smooth School Year<\/a><\/blockquote>