S11 Ep07: The Nice Parent Trap: Can Being Too Accommodating Hurt You in Court?

#ChooseGoldman Being too accommodating during a divorce and constantly giving up your court-ordered parenting time can backfire, as courts may view it as a lack of involvement and permanently reduce your schedule. This video explores the "Nice Parent" trap and explains how to set healthy boundaries without losing your parental rights. • Trying to be the nice parent by frequently yielding your weekend can be misinterpreted by the other side as weakness rather than kindness. • If you consistently give up court-ordered time, the court may judge your actual history and formally reduce your schedule to match what you exercised. • Consistently giving away time without proper documentation can eventually make it look like you are trying to shirk parental responsibility. • Always keep clear written documentation and ensure that any missed time is compensated with equal make-up time to protect your overnight history. • Set healthy, consistent boundaries and judiciously swap weekends rather than simply surrendering your parental rights. Download Divorce & Custody Survival Guide. Click here: https://akivagoldman.com/free-legal-ebook/ Schedule Your Complimentary Phone Consultation: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17105687&appointmentType=18529428 Learn more in our blog: https://akivagoldman.com/blog/child-custody/the-nice-parent-trap-can-being-too-accommodating-hurt-you-in-court For more information: https://akivagoldman.com/michigan-child-custody-lawyer Visit us at https://akivagoldman.com/ #Goldmanandassociateslawfirm #ChooseGoldman #ChooseGoldmanLaw #ChildCustody #DivorceAdvice #ParentingRights #FamilyLaw #CustodyBattle Akiva Goldman  Michigan Family Law Attorney  Goldman & Associates Law Firm  ChooseGoldman.com