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12 Warning Signs of an Unfit Co-Parent
When co-parenting involves coercive control, children can experience emotional, psychological, and even physical harm. Courts have a long way to go in recognizing that patterns of manipulation, neglect, and control indicate parental unfitness. Since most court professionals aren’t trained in psychology or coercive control, here are behaviors to look out for when it comes to documenting your case or showing how your coparent may be unfit. Here are 12 Signs of an Unfit Coparen

Jan & Jillian
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Why the Coercive Co-Parent Tries to Exhaust You and What You Can Do About It
One of the most insidious tactics in coercive co-parenting isn't the yelling or the court threats, it’s exhaustion. Emotional, mental,...

Jan & Jillian
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When a Child Becomes the Messenger: How Triangulation Disrupts Co-Parenting
Triangulation is one of the most covert and damaging tactics used by a coercive co-parent. It's not just about manipulation, it’s about...

Jan & Jillian
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Validating Your Child When They Share Abuse or Coercion from a Coercive Co-Parent
Children caught in high-conflict co-parenting situations often experience emotional manipulation, coercion, and even outright abuse at...

Jan & Jillian
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The Silent Invasion: How Coercive Co-Parents Violate Children’s Boundaries
Co-parenting should be about cooperation, respect, and prioritizing the well-being of the child. However, in cases of coercive...

Jan & Jillian
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Positioning Coercive Control Evidence Against a High Conflict Co-Parent in Family Court
Divorce proceedings involving a high-conflict co-parent can be incredibly challenging, particularly when coercive control dynamics are at...

Jan & Jillian
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Why “Winning” Isn’t Worth It With A High-Conflict Co-Parent
When parents are unable to come to a mutual agreement regarding their children's upbringing, they may find themselves in court to settle...

Jan & Jillian
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Signs Of A Coercive Co-Parent And What Lengths They Will Go To Manipulate
Are you constantly questioning yourself? Do you feel like no matter what you say, your co-parent finds a way to flip the script and blame...

Jan & Jillian
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Why You Don’t Want A Standardized Parenting Plan From Family Court
Are you in the process of getting a divorce but aren’t quite sure where to start? More than likely your children are at the forefront of...

Jan & Jillian
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How To Establish Boundaries With A Partner Who Doesn’t Have Any With Their Coparent
After a divorce, it can be challenging for a person to establish healthy boundaries with their co-parent due to fears, worries, or low...

Jan & Jillian
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Signs Your Coparent Is Gaslighting You To Avoid Accountability
Has your coparent been consistently making you feel like you're the one that is at fault for the conflict? Are they constantly making...

Jan & Jillian
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How To Respond To An Ex’s Narcissistic Attacks
Divorcing a narcissist can be emotionally, psychologically, and financially taxing. They will find anything they can think of to trigger...

Jan & Jillian
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What To Do When The Kids Share About Their Other Home(when to assess further)
Navigating two homes isn’t always easy for children. What they may be used to in your home may not always be the same in the other house....

Jan & Jillian
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Five Healthy Habits For Improving Your Co-Parenting Relationship
The co-parenting transitional phase can take some time to adjust to, especially if you have been in an unhealthy marriage. Trying to...

Jan & Jillian
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How To Disarm The Narcissist Coparent
Are you co-parenting with a narcissist? It can be a challenging experience because of how narcissists manipulate and make you feel....

Jan & Jillian
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How To Respond To A Combative Co-Parent
If you are currently trying to co-parent with your uncooperative ex, you are not alone. While some fall into a stress-free co-parenting...

Jan & Jillian
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What Role Should A Step-Parent Play?
The transition from significant other to spouse is definitely an exciting one. However, if you marry someone with children from a...

Jan & Jillian
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5 Self Soothing Techniques For Children’s Emotions
Have you noticed changes in your child’s behavior? Maybe they are not doing as well in school as they used to, or they have pushed away...

Jan & Jillian
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4 Things Not To Be Left Out Of Your Parenting Plan
When you and your ex share children, the importance of having a carefully designed co-parenting plan cannot be stressed enough. While an...

Jan & Jillian
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4 Things To Consider Before Introducing Your Children To A New Partner
Dating is complicated at any stage. From making that initial connection to gaining the courage to pursue a relationship, there are plenty...

Jan & Jillian
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