Child Custody in Collaborative Divorce

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Every state has a standard child visitation and standard child custody arrangements.  Most of the time that is joint custody. In the collaborative process, our mental health professionals help set up a parenting plan. We can look at how the family is currently living, then attempt to continue that in a new form that works for them instead of a major change that the children or the parents are not ready for.  I think it also helps to educate our parents about the developmental needs of children so that they can respond appropriately.