Determining How Co-Parents Should Address
Big-Ticket Expenses
As your children get older , there are new challenges for co-parenting families . While you once balanced pick-ups and drop-offs at each parent ’ s house , now you might be discussing how your teenagers will drive themselves to and from their parents ’ homes . There are plenty of other conversations too , especially when it comes to who is paying for what when it comes to big purchases and ongoing expenses .
I ’ m a certified co-parenting coach , certified divorce mediator , and collaborative family law attorney who has much more than professional experience with these topics . As parents of five children under two separate parenting agreements , my husband and I have been navigating the world of co-parenting with our ex-spouses for nearly 15 years . Some of our toughest conversations have surrounded big ticket purchases for our teenagers and young adults . As a way to help you and your co-parent navigate these discussions , here are my suggestions for how to address a few common high-expense items .
Robin M . Mermans is a collaborative attorney , certified mediator , and co-parenting coach . She owns
ROAD to RESOLUTION , a divorce mediation and collaborative family law firm in Charlotte . With her unique perspective as an attorney , mother , and stepmother , she is an expert in shared parenting solutions and co-parenting guidance . She is committed to using her personal story and passion to help her clients save time and money , while avoiding unnecessary emotional turmoil during their divorce journey and on their road to resolution .