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On Tuesday night, I ended my night in a Police Car. You heard that right…..

Co-Parenting with Purpose

After an Emergency Hearing regarding long distance timesharing and one parents refusal to comply with the Court Order, which mirrored my recommendation for the other parent to have Summer timesharing, I was asked by the Court to supervise the timesharing exchange (with a Child Pickup Order in Hand) at the airport in an effort to ensure the parent and children would catch their flight on time and fly out of Florida. Let’s just say it didn’t happen that way. Five and a half hours later, with multiple threats made directly at me by one of the parents, we had the children exchanged (begrudgingly), and the amazing and patient Police Officer that assisted with the exchange put me in his patrol car, and got me safely back to the other side of the airport so that I wouldn’t be alone after a long and stressful event.

One of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child is the freedom to love both parents without guilt or conflict. In family law, we often see the emotional toll that divided homes can take on children — but it doesn’t have to be that way. It is critically important for parents to actively support and encourage a healthy, happy relationship between their child and the other parent (barring safety concerns). This not only fosters emotional security and stability, but it teaches children resilience, compassion, and the value of healthy relationships.

Children do best when they are shielded from conflict and uplifted by both parents. Even when it’s hard, making the effort to co-parent with respect and intention makes all the difference in a child’s life.

🌟 Team Spotlight: Kolby Parker 🌟

At April Phillips Consulting, we’re incredibly proud of the people who make our Family Law Attorney Litigation Support and Case Management work possible—and today, we’re celebrating one of our brightest stars: Kolby Parker, our exceptional Litigation Paralegal.


Kolby brings unmatched dedication, sharp attention to detail, and a calm, confident presence to every case she touches. Whether managing complex discovery, coordinating with attorneys, or preparing for Trial, Kolby’s work is essential to our success and our clients’ outcomes.


She’s more than a Paralegal—she’s an essential part of our Litigation Team, and we’re so lucky to have her.


Thank you, Kolby, for your hard work, integrity, and tireless commitment to excellence. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💼⚖️👏