Being separated from your spouse or other parent of your child can be a difficult situation when it comes to co-parenting.  Unfortunately, sometimes it can be difficult for the parents to reach parenting agreements.  When parents are unable to settle any disagreements or unable to reach agreements, then you are left with no choice but to seek a request for orders from the Court.  Here are a few tips to follow prior to filing for any such order or faced with attending court or private mediation: