After a divorce, you may feel like you and your former spouse act like a team. In many ways, you no longer are, but you may need to remain on good terms with your children. According to Oprah Daily, while you may need to heal from the past relationship, you need to pick yourself back up and work together again.
How to determine where to spend the money
When it comes to how you want to spend money, you need to work alongside your ex. Be accessible to your former partner. When he or she calls, answer the phone and be prepared to discuss financial obligations. If you have trouble communicating, remember why you loved him or her in the first place. You cannot determine how to spend the money unless you can work together or put it into a parenting plan.
How to avoid arguments with your ex about money
Most divorced couples have disagreements now and then. Do not bring your arguments home to your children. If you need to debate finances, go to a neutral place or schedule somewhere else, you can talk. While you may choose to bring up that you and your ex have disagreements, you want to keep your children far from the fighting. If children know you have conflicts and work through them, they may respect working through differences themselves.
Do not always assume that fairness is equal. For example, if your child wants to take part in an extra-curricular activity during your time and he or she comes to you, you may fit the bill, whereas your spouse may fit the bill for something else.The post How can you balance your financial obligations towards your children while coparenting? first appeared on Leslie L. Abrigo, APC.
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