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Blogs by Lauren | Co-Parenting

Why Mediation is Key to Crafting a Successful Co-Parenting Plan

January 16, 2024 by Lauren Kominkiewicz

Navigating a co-parenting relationship can be challenging, especially in the wake of separation or divorce. It’s a path that demands careful negotiation, where the ultimate goal is the well-being and happiness of your children. This is where mediation for co-parenting … Read More

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Blogs by Lauren | Co-Parenting

Co-Parenting – Simplified (There’s an App for That)

April 18, 2023 by Lauren Kominkiewicz

Are you legally separated? Are you currently divorcing or finalizing your divorce? Or are you just overwhelmed by co-parenting? There’s an app for that. As family law mediators, we know that parenting doesn’t stop, pause, or start depending on your … Read More

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Blogs by Lauren | Co-Parenting

Making Christmas Meaningful as a Co-Parent

December 20, 2022 by Lauren Kominkiewicz

If you’re anything like me, you prioritize making Christmas meaningful. I have a checklist of Christmas movies we watch every year, ranging from Elf to Love Actually and all the way (down) to Hallmark originals. I checked off The Santa … Read More

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Values in Mediation

April 13, 2022 by Lauren Kominkiewicz

Values are a set of beliefs we hold onto and fall back on whenever we speak or act. They are – or should be – at the root of every decision we make and the lens through which we see … Read More

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Introducing a New Partner Around the Holidays

November 24, 2021 by Lauren Kominkiewicz

The holidays have looked a little different for many of us over the past couple of years, and now we are finally starting to normalize again. However, our normal may look different to our family. Whether you are traveling this … Read More

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      • Parenting Plans (Custody & Visitation)
      • Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)
      • Post-Divorce Modification
      • Child Support & Spousal Support Calculators
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