Co-KidsThe separated parents’ guide
Practical, jargon-free articles written for real life: the kids' expenses, the custody calendar, communicating with your co-parent. New articles every week.
Expenses & money
How to split kids' expenses after separation: a simple method
Split-up parent life is exhausting, and arguing over who owes fifteen dollars for school lunch makes it worse. You don't need a degree in finance to m…
All countriesSchool Costs Between Co-Parents: Who Pays for What?
Back-to-school season shouldn't mean back-to-conflict. From notebooks to school trips, school expenses can add up quickly and trigger tense conversati…
All countriesSplitting Kids' Medical and Dental Bills Without the Headache
When your child needs braces, a new pair of glasses, or an unexpected trip to the doctor, the medical bill can trigger instant financial stress. Figur…
All countriesExtracurricular Activities: Agree Before You Sign Up
It starts with a simple request for soccer or piano lessons and ends with an awkward argument about who owes what. When you are co-parenting, signing …
All countriesTwo Homes, Two Wardrobes? How to Handle Kids' Clothes Budgets
Getting your kids dressed is hard enough when they grow out of shoes every three months. When you are managing two separate households, clothing logis…
All countriesYour Child's First Phone: Who Buys It and Who Pays the Bill?
Your child is begging for a phone, and you are already anticipating the headache of who pays for what. Between the cost of the device, the monthly sub…
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