Preparing for mediation can be exhausting when you try to anticipate every proposal, disagreement, and outcome. This article from our in-house divorce and co-parenting coach offers a practical approach that focuses on what you can prepare: your priorities, your questions, your flexibility, and a plan to respond thoughtfully when the conversation takes an unexpected turn.

When your ex is struggling with mental illness, co-parenting can feel like walking a tightrope between protecting your child and protecting a person you once loved. In this post, I walk through what Nebraska law actually says about custody and mental health, why running straight to court often makes things worse, and how thoughtful, collaborative planning — not courtroom combat — tends to produce the best outcomes for kids and families. Plus a practical FAQ for the questions Nebraska parents are really asking.