Mediate Michigan

It’s that time of year again, back to school. Like most families, we get ready for a new school year purchasing school supplies, shopping for school clothes, and getting in that last trip to the beach or pool so we can officially say goodbye to summer. But, in our blended family household of yours, mine and ours, this year back-to-school takes on a new meaning, since this year, we are changing our custody arrangement. Let me explain.

My husband and I have been married 8 years and together for 10. He came to our marriage with two girls, ages 7 and 5. I married my husband when my son from my previous marriage was only 4. We added another child when we had our son, now 7 years-old. Throughout our marriage, we have shared 50/50 physical custody of the kids with our former spouses. Our arrangement has changed with time and as the kids’ needs have changed.

via Diana Carbajal Mejia: Mom’s House, Dad’s House — When Going Back and Forth Doesn’t Work for Going Back to School.