Divorced couples' abilities to co-parent their children is a quality determined on a situational basis.

Despite their marriage’s failure,their relationship after their divorceallowed them to cooperate for their daughter and son.

An insider toldUs Weeklythat Witherspoon and Phillippe’s co-parenting relationship has “never been better.”

Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe smiling

The two even banded together to celebratetheir son Deacon Phillippe’s18th birthday on October 23, 2021.

“Happy 18th birthday to our gorgeous, smart, talented, and caring son,” Ryan wrote.

“You are a true light in this world and are so loved by all who know you.

Ava Phillippe during the Inside Lip Glow party by Dior Beauty

We are lucky to be your mom and dad.

Love you, pup..(I’d say we did pretty good @reesewitherspoon).”

Earlier in their daughter’s life, though, Witherspoon admitted that she felt like she was flying solo.

However, it seems Ryan stepped up and became a great dad.

The “Cruel Intentions” star posted about his relationship with Ava, sharing moments likeher birthday in 2018.

Through his posts, Ryan made it clear he loves his daughter.

“Most beautiful daughter a father could ever have,” he wrote in a September 2017Instagrampost.

Thus, it seems both parents are quite present in their children’s lives today.