Your Place or Mine?: Practical Advice for Developing a Co-Parenting Arrangement After Separation

Navigate the challenges of co-parenting with practical advice and legal tips.

So you did it. You separated. And now the kids that you always planned to raise together are being raised apart. Most people don't embark on starting a family expecting not to see their children every day, and yet roughly half of us end up in that scenario. From there, it's a choose-your-own-adventure -- and there are many choices you can make. Knowing which choice is the right one is the challenge.

Your Place or Mine? will help you navigate the legal system and understand the nuances of different paths to dispute resolution. It provides practical, day-to-day advice about co-parenting, gently nudging you to develop a compassionate, flexible co-parenting arrangement. Schwartz introduces you to several families (including her own) with separated parents as well as adults who were raised by co-parents. She also offers accessible and insightful advice from psychologists and experienced family law lawyers, who share anecdotes that are sometimes hilarious about the world of co-parenting.