Tag: Step Parents

Navigating Co-Parenting During The Holidays (Ep. 22)

Navigating Co-Parenting During The Holidays (Ep. 22)

Holiday co-parenting can be a minefield of holiday traditions, vacation plans, and custody schedules. What should divorced couples, and new step-parents, be aware of to make the holidays as smooth for the children as possible?

In this episode, Justin Sisemore and Andrea Jones discuss holiday co-parenting in family law matters. They share valuable co-parenting tips for navigating the challenges during the holidays, including understanding custody schedules, being flexible and considering children’s needs and holiday traditions moving forward. 

Justin and Andrea discuss:

  • The importance of flexibility and negotiation in holiday co-parenting
  • How to deal with animosity and inconsistent behavior from the other parent
  • The importance of maintaining communication with the other parent
  • How courts handle shared custody and holiday scheduling for divorce cases
  • And more!

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Where Step Parents Stand During A Divorce (Ep.12)

Where Step Parents Stand During A Divorce (Ep.12)

Being a step-parent during your spouse’s divorce can mean watching where you step. How could your actions impact the view of your love to the judge? 

In this episode, Justin Sisemore and Andrea Jones explore the step-parent side of divorce, the importance of understanding where they stand during the legal process and how they could negatively impact the final outcome.

Justin and Andrea discuss:

  • Why step parents need to step back during the divorce proceedings
  • The importance of ensuring a new relationship goes well for both the adults and any children 
  • What boundaries step parents need to abide by
  • How to legally adopt a stepchild from a divorce while the other parent is still alive
  • And more!