Aboriginal community workers talk about the APAS Toolkit...
- "These are the best set of resources. Thank you!"
- "I will definitely use this information."
- "Very adaptable and flexible."
- "Handy, clear, concise."
- "Very resourceful guide."
Part III: You and the Other Parent
1. A Respectful and Co-operative Relationship
- Relationship Changes
- Understanding the "Games" Some Parents Play
- Working with the Other Parent
2. Practical Strategies for Communicating with the Other Parent
- Effective Communication
- Different Methods of Communication
- Communicating When There is a High Level of Conflict
- How are Your Communication Skills?
- Practicing Your Communication Skills
- Communication Tips (Card)
3. Understanding the Level of Conflict in the Relationship
4. Legal Decisions
- In the Best Interests of the Children
- About the Children: Custody, Access and Child Support
- How Do We Decide
- Options for Making Decisions
- Option 1. You and Your Partner Agree
- Option 2. Get Help to Agree: Mediation
- Option 3. Have a Lawyer Represent You and Getting a Lawyer
5. Going to Court
- If the Other Parent is Violent
- How The Judge Decides
- Enforcing and Changing Court Orders
- Other Orders: Supervised Exchange and Supervised Access
6. Types of Parenting
- Co-parenting and Parallel Parenting
- Developing a Parenting Plan
- Parenting Plan Issues
- Sample Parenting Plan
- Your Personal Parenting Plan