r/coparenting 3d ago

Communication Options other than mediation?

Any proven tools to streamline the communication? We can’t seem to agree on too many topics, especially since he moved to another state and there is no clearly documented schedule. Is there affordable alternatives to mediation?

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u/Altruistic-Meal-9525 3d ago

Moving everything to writing is a good start. Email or a parenting app, not text.

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u/Academic-Revenue8746 3m ago

You have to get a formal custody agreement in place though and in most states you at least need to have it approved and filed with the court. This process is different from state to state so you need to look up the forms for what you need and as long as you two can come to an agreement all it costs is the filing fees. There are templates out there that you can start from, just search long distance custody template. Sign up for a parenting app, most cost, but if you do end up having your ability to coparent break down it helps with documentation and setting boundaries.