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Hartman Consulting and Mediation Hartman Consulting specializes in divorce and custody mediation.

Dedication is to helping individuals and businesses resolve disputes with reduced conflict, greater clarity, and a structured alternative to litigation.

𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝘀 𝗮 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱A clear parenting plan is not just helpful for the parents.It is helpful for the c...
10/16/2026

𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝘀 𝗮 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱

A clear parenting plan is not just helpful for the parents.

It is helpful for the children.

It is helpful for extended family.

It is helpful for scheduling.

It is helpful for reducing the number of arguments that happen because something was never clarified.

Clarity does not mean there will never be conflict.

But it does give everyone a better starting point.

If the current plan is vague, outdated, or missing important details, mediation can help parents work through those issues before they become bigger problems.

Sometimes the best time to address conflict is before it fully shows up.

To all my fellow working moms out there — this post is for you
10/15/2026

To all my fellow working moms out there — this post is for you

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲A parenting plan should not only look good on paper.It should work in real life.That me...
10/15/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲

A parenting plan should not only look good on paper.

It should work in real life.

That means it should address the situations parents actually face:

Holidays
School breaks
Travel
Birthdays
Exchange times
Transportation
Activities
Communication
Last-minute changes

If the plan does not answer the questions that keep coming up, it may be time to revisit it.

The goal is not to make the document longer.

The goal is to make it more useful.

I’m seeing a lot of negative, and heartbreaking, things in the news lately. And people grossly underestimate how much co...
10/14/2026

I’m seeing a lot of negative, and heartbreaking, things in the news lately. And people grossly underestimate how much constant negativity impacts your mental health. Not to mention, the seasons are changing and it’s getting colder. Those who suffer from seasonal depression cannot afford anything bringing them down!

So, with that being said, please drop some good news in the comments. It doesn’t have to be anything grand or life-changing; it can also be a small win that made your week easier.

I’ll go first — a small win for me was that my low-sleep needs 6.5 month old slept great for two nights in a row! On Monday night, she only woke up twice and last night, she woke up ONE TIME 😱. I got wonderful sleep for the first time since she was born and I feel like a brand new woman.

Now it’s your turn. Comment some good news and then hit the ‘share’ button so other people can share their wins, too.

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆Children do not need their parents to have a perfect relationship after separation or divorc...
10/14/2026

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

Children do not need their parents to have a perfect relationship after separation or divorce.

They need predictability.

They need to know where they are going.
They need to know who is picking them up.
They need to know the adults are not making every schedule change into a fight.

A clear parenting plan helps create that predictability.

It does not solve every emotional issue.

It does not make co-parenting easy.

But it does give everyone a structure to follow.

And when children are already adjusting to change, structure can make a real difference.

I have the cutest, most loyal, sidekick next to me on my “work from home” days. He’s my little unofficial W2 employee 💕
10/13/2026

I have the cutest, most loyal, sidekick next to me on my “work from home” days. He’s my little unofficial W2 employee 💕

“𝗪e’𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁” 𝗜𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻“We’ll figure it out” sounds flexible.And sometimes, it works.But when pare...
10/13/2026

“𝗪e’𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁” 𝗜𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻

“We’ll figure it out” sounds flexible.

And sometimes, it works.

But when parents are separated, divorcing, or still learning how to co-parent, that phrase can create more problems than it solves.

Because “we’ll figure it out” often turns into:

One person assumed.
The other person disagreed.
No one clarified the details.
Now everyone is frustrated.

A parenting plan does not mean you expect problems.

It means you are trying to reduce unnecessary ones.

The clearer the plan, the fewer decisions have to be made in the middle of stress.

That matters for the parents.

And it matters for the children.

10/12/2026

The office will be closed today and will reopen for regular business hours tomorrow (Tuesday) October 13. Thank you!

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼-𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀A lot of co-parenting conflict does not start with a major issue.It star...
10/12/2026

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼-𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀

A lot of co-parenting conflict does not start with a major issue.

It starts with the details.

The exchange time was unclear.
The holiday schedule was assumed.
The school break was never fully discussed.
One parent made plans before confirming with the other.
Someone thought “we will figure it out” was enough.

Sometimes it is.

A lot of times, it is not.

This is why a clear parenting plan matters.

It gives both parents something to reference before emotions take over. It helps reduce confusion. It gives the children more stability.

A parenting plan is not just paperwork.

It is structure.

And structure matters when co-parenting gets complicated.

10/07/2026

Someone just called the office and started the conversation by saying, "I heard you're known for mediating high-conflict divorces. Can I schedule a consult?" ....I was unaware that I'm becoming known for that but, of course! Schedule that consult and I'll help as long as the other party is willing. So if you want a qualified mediator to problem-solve some chaos, I'm the gal for you!

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