Should Dads Get 50/50? Are Dads Outsourcing Parenting To The Stepmom?
From Permission with Jamie Scrimgeour by Jamie Scrimgeour
May 11, 2026 · 40 min · Episode 285
About this episode
Jamie and Darren discuss the complexities of custody arrangements and the role of stepmoms in parenting.
Should Dads get 50/50 custody even if they don't know their child's doctor? Why the stepmom should not be considered a 'nanny' The headaches you'll avoid by having a very detailed co-parenting agreement Should you be upset if your partner helps the bio-mom by taking the kids more? How to communicate with your partner if you need to take a step back or disengage Jamie and her husband Darren give their unfiltered thoughts on these topics on this week's episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast. Check out The Stepmom Rebrand: www.stepmomrebrand.com Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Episode Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Go to www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off your order. Boncharge | www.boncharge.com and use the code SCRIM for 15% off Metabolic Reset Program | Get $350 off with the code JAMIE350 at https://www.jentherhn.com
People in this episode
Host: Jamie Scrimgeour
Topics covered
- co-parenting
- custody
- stepmom role
- communication
- parenting agreements
Keywords
- 50/50 custody
- co-parenting agreement
- stepmom
- communication
- parenting
- custody issues
Sponsors
Cozy Earth, Boncharge, Metabolic Reset Program
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Stepmom Rebrand, Jentherhn
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