Can I Share Child Custody Without A Court Order?

Can you share child custody without a court order? The answer is yes you can and I've had many clients who successfully shared custody with the other parent without a court order. It is possible for two people who have low conflict who are able to talk through their disputes and have great communication. I've seen it happen. There are dangers in sharing custody without a court order and when people come to me I try to tell them that a court order protects them.