Child Custody Resources & Guides
Explore educational resources, guides, and tools on child custody, co-parenting, family law, parenting plans, and grandparent-related challenges so you can better understand your options and prepare with confidence.
OnlineParentingPrograms
OnlineParentingProgram offers court-approved co-parenting and parenting classes as child custody resources for parents working to improve communication, reduce conflict, and build healthier family relationships.
If you're deciding what to review first, this is a useful starting point for co-parenting resources, parenting plans, and custody preparation education that can help you better understand next steps.
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Grandparent & Third Party Custody Rights In Maryland
Free eBook
A practical grandparent resource for caregivers who want a clearer understanding of grandparent visitation, third-party custody issues, and family law questions in Maryland.
When You Cannot Afford Not To Fight
Free eBook
A practical child custody guide for parents preparing for the financial side of a custody case, with helpful custody preparation information for planning ahead.
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I Thought I Was the Only One
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A compassionate grandparent resource for understanding grandparent alienation, recognizing common family estrangement patterns, and finding supportive educational guidance for what to explore next.
How Do I Tell the Kids About the Divorce?
Rosalind Sedacca, CDC
A practical, child-centered guide that helps parents navigate one of the most difficult conversations in divorce: explaining the separation to their children. The book uses a personalized storybook approach to help parents communicate with love, honesty, and reassurance while addressing children's fears, emotions, and need for security.
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Dr. Gina's Guide to a Kid-Friendly Divorce
Dr. Gina Santoro
A practical handbook designed to help parents navigate the challenges of separation and divorce with their children's well-being in mind. Drawing on Dr. Santoro's experience working with families in transition, it provides guidance on common family challenges, decision-making, and reducing conflict between co-parents.
Has There Been A Material Change In Circumstances
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A Maryland child custody guide for parents reviewing custody modification, material change in circumstances, and custody preparation questions before deciding what steps to explore next.
Recommended Resources
OurFamilyWizard
OurFamilyWizard is a leading co-parenting app and child custody resource that helps separated parents manage communication, parenting schedules, shared expenses, and important family information in one secure place.
If you're reviewing co-parenting resources and custody-related tools, this is a practical place to start for organized communication, parenting plan coordination, and day-to-day custody preparation support.
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TalkingParents is an all-in-one co-parenting platform and child custody resource that helps parents communicate, coordinate schedules, track shared expenses, and securely document important interactions.
If you're comparing co-parenting resources and custody-related tools, this is a practical place to start for parenting plans, organized communication, and day-to-day custody preparation support.
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AppClose
AppClose is a free co-parenting app and child custody resource designed to help separated parents stay organized and communicate more effectively. It offers tools for shared calendars, messaging, expense tracking, document storage, and scheduling—all in one place.
If you're reviewing co-parenting resources, parenting plans, and custody-related tools, this is a practical place to start for day-to-day organization, clearer communication, and custody preparation support.
Visit AppCloseBreaking Badass Coaching
Breaking Badass Coaching is a child custody coaching platform with educational child custody resources, documentation strategies, and practical co-parenting resources for parents navigating high-conflict custody situations.
Created by an experienced paralegal and custody coach, it is a helpful place to review custody preparation guidance, communication strategies, and family law resources before deciding which support tools to explore next.
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JudgeAnthony
Judge Anthony shares practical insights to help parents better understand family court, child custody disputes, and the strategies that can influence the outcome of a case. Through educational videos and training, he explains common courtroom mistakes and offers custody preparation guidance for navigating high-conflict custody situations with greater confidence.
If you're reviewing child custody resources and family law resources, his content is a useful place to start for court-focused information before exploring other co-parenting resources and custody-related tools on this page.
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Alienated Grandparents Anonymous (AGA) is a nonprofit grandparent resource for grandparents who have been cut off from or have limited contact with their grandchildren.
It offers support, education, and practical family estrangement information so grandparents can better understand grandparent alienation and decide what resources to explore first.
Members have access to:
- Monthly support group meetings
- Educational newsletters
- Zoom meetings with AGA leadership
- Podcasts and educational resources
- Guidance from experienced professionals
- Tools to help grandparents better understand family alienation and work toward healthy reunification whenever possible
AGA's mission is to remind grandparents they are not alone. Through education, encouragement, and peer support, the organization helps families navigate one of life's most painful experiences with hope, compassion, and understanding.
If you are looking for grandparent resources on family estrangement or grandparent alienation, this is a helpful place to start.
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Bonus Resources
Bonus Resources for Coaching Clients
Clients enrolled in coaching programs may receive additional worksheets, custody preparation tools, session materials, and educational child custody resources designed to support progress between sessions.
These bonus resources are available through your account after enrollment.
Prefer to Listen Instead?
Explore Mike's podcasts for educational child custody resources, co-parenting resources, family law topics, and practical custody preparation guidance you can listen to at your own pace.
Understanding Personality Disorders
Dr. Phil
Dr. Phil offers practical educational videos on personality disorders and the behavior patterns that can contribute to high-conflict family and custody situations. This resource can help parents better understand difficult relationship dynamics, communication problems, and related custody preparation concerns when reviewing child custody resources and family law resources.
Watch the VideoNote: These videos are shared as educational resources to promote understanding and are not intended as mental health diagnoses or professional psychological advice.
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