Guides
In-depth, practical guides written for co-parents who are going through it right now. No jargon. No fluff. Just what works.
Comprehensive Guides
The Complete Guide to Documenting a Custody Case
Everything you need to know about building a documented record: what to track, how to organize it, and how to present it in court.
Read the guideHow to Represent Yourself in Family Court: A Pro Se Guide
Courtroom etiquette, how to address the judge, presenting evidence, filing motions, and common mistakes to avoid when you do not have an attorney.
Read the guideThe Complete Guide to High-Conflict Co-Parenting
Gray Rock, BIFF, parallel parenting, communication boundaries, and documenting high-conflict behavior for court.
Read the guideHow to Build a Court-Ready Evidence Binder for Custody
What goes in an evidence binder, how to organize exhibits, authentication requirements, and a 30-day pre-hearing prep timeline.
Read the guideState Custody Laws: A 50-State Guide to Child Custody
How custody law varies by state, the best interest standard, joint vs. sole custody, interstate custody, and links to all 50 state pages.
Read the guideGuides are in-depth articles you read on-site: background, strategy, and context for the decisions you are making. Playbooks are downloadable PDFs with step-by-step action plans you can print and follow.
Browse playbooksCo-Parenting Communication
The Gray Rock Method: A Complete Guide for Co-Parents
How to stop feeding the conflict and start protecting your peace, your kids, and your court record. Includes text, email, and custody exchange examples.
Read the guideBIFF Communication for Co-Parents: Brief, Informative, Friendly, Firm
A framework for responding to difficult co-parenting messages without escalating the conflict. Before and after examples for texts, emails, and parenting apps.
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