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At Kraayeveld Family Law, we often tell clients that it doesn\u2019t necessarily have to require a long and contentious court battle.There are several legal tools that a\u00a0Grand Rapids child visitation lawyer at our firm can help you use to resolve issues like custody, support, and visitation\u00a0in an efficient and mutually respectful way.There are also some apps\u00a0that can help ease scheduling and communication when it comes to visitation among parents, as Parents.com points out. When combined with legal advice from an experienced family law attorney, these tech tools can smooth visitation issues by allowing parents to share information easily.WeParentWeParent is specifically designed to allow parents to share custody schedules and family calendars so that both parents are up to date on appointments and events. It also gives parents the ability to communicate via secure messages and share photos and documents.The app also allows parents to invite older children to share information about their calendars, schedules, and plans.OurFamilyWizardThis\u00a0app, which a divorced couple created, similarly allows parents and children to communicate and share a wide range of information. It also gives parents the option to invite other parties, including grandparents and other family members, as well as therapists and mediators.OurFamilyWizard also takes extra steps to encourage respectful dialogue between parents and others. The app\u2019s\u00a0ToneMeter\u00a0is an optional tool designed to monitor communications and flag emotionally charged statements that may put a damper on effective information sharing.Custody ConnectionThis app features a central calendar that is synchronized to a custody schedule.Custody Connection\u00a0allows parents to make requests to trade visitation days and automatically updates the calendar when trade requests are accepted. That feature is designed to eliminate mistakes and misunderstandings.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow a\u00a0Grand Rapids Child Visitation Lawyer\u00a0Can HelpRegardless of whether you use these or other apps, child custody and visitation are often some of the most important \u2013 and, often, contentious \u2013\u00a0family law\u00a0issues. It is vital that any parent considering a divorce or locked in a dispute about custody or visitation seek an experienced attorney\u2019s advice.Michigan judges typically consider several factors in determining custody and\u00a0parenting time. The goal is to come to a solution that is in the best interest of the child. When one parent seeks to\u00a0modify an order, he or she has to point to a change in circumstances that justifies the change. A seasoned attorney can make sure that your voice is heard in this process and work to resolve issues without lengthy and costly court battles.The\u00a0Grand Rapids family law attorneys at Kraayeveld Family Law help people efficiently untangle their marriages and resolve a wide range of related issues, including child custody and visitation.Call\u00a0616-285-0808\u00a0or\u00a0contact us\u00a0online to make an appointment to speak with a\u00a0Grand Rapids child visitation lawyer\u00a0about your situation."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.kraayeveld.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Co-Parenting Apps Assist Parents in Managing Visitation","item":"https:\/\/www.kraayeveld.com\/blog\/co-parenting-apps-can-help-parents-with-visitation\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]