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Making joint custody work after a break-up

After a break-up, the child's wellbeing comes first. When parents agree on clear arrangements, the child gets to keep both parents.

You will need

Steps

  1. Make an agreement

    Agree on custody, residence, contact and child maintenance. The child welfare officer (lastenvalvoja) of your wellbeing services county confirms the agreement free of charge.

  2. Keep the child out of conflicts

  3. Use a shared calendar

  4. Agree on shared rules

  5. Communicate in a businesslike way

  6. Review the agreement

  7. Listen to the child

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