The pain and heartache from a custody battle can be devastating. Children need parents to continue to work together. Conflict is normal and natural. Conflict can cause us to look for creative solutions. Keep in mind a difference of opinion is okay.
Destructive conflict leads to ongoing hostility with children caught in the middle.
Constructive conflict happens when we put aside our hurts and angers and reach solutions best for our family. Hiring a lawyer doesn't mean you have to fight it out in court. Lawyers help us understand legal implications of our decisions. Lawyers explain there are no real winners in court. Because of our disappointment we parents can get stuck on issues that have little or nothing to do with our children.