344: When You Have Kids Out Of Wedlock
Nearly 50% of all kids born in the United States are born out of wedlock! Co-parenting, legal challenges and much more can cause all kinds of problems in this situation. Listen to today's show to learn how to best navigate having a kid with someone...
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Nearly 50% of all kids born in the United States are born out of wedlock! Co-parenting, legal challenges and much more can cause all kinds of problems in this situation. Listen to today's show to learn how to best navigate having a kid with someone who you never intended to be in a relationship with or are no longer in a relationship with.
In this episode with Jim Braz, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
- How to navigate the major problems that often come up when you have a child out of wedlock
- How and when to deal with a maternity test if needed
- The importance of coming up with a co-parenting plan and tips to implement one
- Using a parenting coordinator to help navigate your issues
- How to communicate with your co-parent for the best outcomes
- Why you should avoid legal processes at all costs
- And much more!
Jim and Jessica Braz are the authors of the award-winning book, “Baby Out of Wedlock: Co-Parenting Basics From Pregnancy to Custody” and founders of www.BabyOutofWedlock.com, a resource-intense platform that helps the millions of parents who are navigating unplanned, single parenting.
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