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Is it possible to separate amicably and co-parent equally?

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MillionPramMiles · 03/06/2013 16:32

I may be hopelessly naive but I'm hoping it is possible...
There is no third party involved and we aren't at the stage of arguing or being horrible to each other. We've just drifted apart since having dd to the point it feels slightly awkward being alone together.

We're both active, equal parents and try to share chores etc equally.
Financially, I'm in a better position but I've no desire to exploit that.

I just want us to share care of dd 50/50 during the week and take turns at each weekend. Does that sound remotely possible or would it be too unsettling for dd?

I'd welcome any tips on what to consider and how to agree things amicably.

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badinage · 03/06/2013 16:48

Yes, several families of my acquaintance seem to have pulled this off with great success, if the kids that come round our house are to be believed (and they certainly seem happy with life).

50-50 works best when the parents live near eachother, children have spares of most things at both houses, the parents are amicable and flexible and the children are not materially or emotionally worse off despite having two separate homes.

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