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Nora Whitman

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Nora Whitman leads the Co-Parenting Guide editorial team — experienced family-systems writers and researchers who read the primary sources (state statutes, court self-help portals, and peer-reviewed research) and translate them into plain English. Co-Parenting Guide does not provide legal or mental-health advice; every claim points to its source.
Are Text Messages Admissible in Custody Court? (Rules + Best Practices)

Are Text Messages Admissible in Custody Court? (Rules + Best Practices)

May 21, 2026May 24, 202613 mins4
A plain-English guide to whether text messages are admissible in custody court — the authentication and hearsay…
  • Safety & Court Protection
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Safety Planning for Co-Parents: A Step-by-Step Guide

Safety Planning for Co-Parents: A Step-by-Step Guide

May 21, 2026May 31, 202612 mins1
A practical, step-by-step safety plan for co-parents leaving abuse, coercive control, or high-conflict separations — exchanges, communications,…
  • Safety & Court Protection
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Coercive Control & Custody: How Courts Are Catching Up

Coercive Control & Custody: How Courts Are Catching Up

May 21, 2026June 7, 202612 mins3
Coercive control is the pattern of non-physical abuse that family courts historically missed — here is how…
  • Custody Basics
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Supervised Visitation: Rules, Cost & What to Expect

Supervised Visitation: Rules, Cost & What to Expect

May 21, 2026May 31, 202610 mins5
A plain-English guide to supervised visitation — when courts order it, what happens during visits, who pays,…
  • Custody Basics
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The Narcissistic Co-Parent: Boundaries & Protecting Kids

The Narcissistic Co-Parent: Boundaries & Protecting Kids

May 21, 2026June 7, 202610 mins4
How to recognize a narcissistic co-parent, set boundaries that actually hold, and protect your kids from the…
  • Custody & Legal
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How Domestic Violence Affects Custody: What Courts Consider

How Domestic Violence Affects Custody: What Courts Consider

May 21, 2026May 31, 202615 mins5
How family courts weigh domestic violence in custody cases — the rebuttable presumption, the evidence judges accept,…
  • Custody
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Parallel Parenting with a Narcissist: Strategies That Work

Parallel Parenting with a Narcissist: Strategies That Work

May 21, 2026May 31, 202610 mins2
A structured working model for high-conflict cases — communication scripts, documentation, and the eight strategies that hold…
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Parallel Parenting Apps: The Complete Guide for High-Conflict Co-Parents

Parallel Parenting Apps: The Complete Guide for High-Conflict Co-Parents

May 20, 2026June 7, 202611 mins4
Parallel parenting limits contact to written logistics. A practical guide to how it works, when courts order…
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Parenting Time Schedules: The Complete 2026 Guide

Parenting Time Schedules: The Complete 2026 Guide

May 20, 2026June 7, 202617 mins13
Compare every common parenting time schedule, learn what courts accept, and choose the right plan for your…
  • Co-Parenting Basics
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Co-Parenting: The Complete Guide to Keeping It Civil

Co-Parenting: The Complete Guide to Keeping It Civil

May 20, 2026June 7, 202615 mins7
Co-parenting is a working relationship, not a friendship. A practical guide to communication, boundaries, and keeping kids…
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Nora Whitman

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Nora Whitman leads the Co-Parenting Guide editorial team — experienced family-systems writers and researchers who read the primary sources (state statutes, court self-help portals, and peer-reviewed research) and translate them into plain English. Co-Parenting Guide does not provide legal or mental-health advice; every claim points to its source.

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