Q: Ready to leave 17 year relationship with father of 12 year old daughter. Just want to be a step ahead how do i do this
Our relationship has been bumpy i have no major issues. Besides maybe a slight case of mental abuse. We got past that basically just feel were at a dead end and dont want to leave anything up to chance when it comes to my daughter. I dont wish to keep her drom her dad couldnt if i tried. But cant say he wont play games with me. Not that she let him. I just dont know and cant think of her being pulled into a big mess so want to cover all bases
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If the parents are generally on the same page as to what the parenting time should look like when they separate, then mediation can be a really good tool to come up with a parenting plan. The parenting plan could then be incorporated into a custody order. This way, the parties both have something to fall back on when they have any issues in the future.
If the parents aren't in agreement what the parenting time should look like, then generally a contested custody case is used to decide the matter. This is usually started by a parent filing a custody action with the Court and the other party responding to it. The Court will generally enter a temporary order early on in the case addressing custody, parenting time, and child support so that the parents both know what the schedule is while the case is pending. Even most contested custody cases reach a resolution without going to trial.
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