The team at Still Family has walked a similar walk and we are always praying for all families. We pray for those in family court and others going through child protection services every day and just want you to know that we love you and your children and it is the desire of our hearts… Continue reading A Prayer for Families in Court
What is a Parenting Time Expeditor?
The role of parenting time expeditor is exclusive to the state of Minnesota. PTEs are not available in other states. Parenting time expeditors deal only with disputes over parenting time. They have no authority to decide any other parenting disputes or issues. A PTE is a neutral person appointed under Minnesota Statute 518.1751. The purpose… Continue reading What is a Parenting Time Expeditor?
What is a Parenting Consultant (AKA Parent Coordinator)?
A parenting consultant, also called a parent coordinator, is a neutral person who is selected by the parents and appointed by a judge. The parenting consultant process does not operate under statute in Minnesota but may in other states. PCs use a child-focused Alternative Dispute Resolution process to assist high-conflict parents with resolving disputes. Parenting… Continue reading What is a Parenting Consultant (AKA Parent Coordinator)?
About Still Family Education Community
Still Family Education Community is an educational platform developed by Susan Carpenter to help build relationship connections, resolve family conflict and overcome family of origin (generational) patterns. In addition, Still Family offers solace to parents going through family court, child protection and experiencing destructive family conflict. Susan developed the Still Family Education Community to offer… Continue reading About Still Family Education Community
In Another’s Shoes
Image by Hans Braxmeier from Pixabay I read a quote yesterday that has stayed with me. I thought that it may be a quote that can help me in my work with parents in family court, but it is really an excellent quote for everyone and every situation. The quote comes from the book, "The… Continue reading In Another’s Shoes
Making Requests and Communicating with Your Parenting Consultant
Your parenting consultant (aka parent coordinator in some communities) is there to be a tool to use to resolve parent conflict. PCs are sometimes used as a weapon. One parent may use the parenting consultant to create bills that they know their coparent will struggle to pay. Other times, a coparent knows that the other… Continue reading Making Requests and Communicating with Your Parenting Consultant
Living Rent Free in Your Head
Image courtesy of nattavut at freedigitalphotos.net When you devote much of your day in fear of your ex, or thinking about what your ex is doing, you are allowing them to live rent free in your head. It is completely understandable that if you have had many negative experiences with your ex and experienced a prolonged,… Continue reading Living Rent Free in Your Head
One of Our Tips: Accentuate the Positive
This song just makes you feel happy! Ya gotta love it! Come on Grumpy Gus, listen and tap your toes. SMILE! You can do it! Family Court got you down? Connect with a friend! Have fun! Ex spouse driving you nuts? Take a time out! Don't let them live rent free in your head. Can't… Continue reading One of Our Tips: Accentuate the Positive
Parenting Time Expeditors vs Parenting Consultants
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Okay, these are Really Funny!
Photo by SHVETS production on Pexels.com Well, these gave me a bit of a chuckle. It's hard to find a favorite, but I will try. Let me know which one you think is the best one. This one is my choice: Not to mention, for people involved in a high conflict divorce experience, this is… Continue reading Okay, these are Really Funny!
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