Parenting Plans
Staying focused on the children’s needs with a workable parenting plan.
Building a Plan that Works
Parenting plans are documented agreements between parents about how they will raise their children after separation or divorce. It’s important that they are both detailed and flexible in order to set realistic guideposts as children’s needs evolve.
I will help you develop a parenting plan for the year ahead, and an achievable strategy to make decisions as your children grow up. Key elements include “decision-making responsibility” – which guides important matters such as health and education – and “parenting time”, which refers to the schedule.
An effective plan can minimize future conflict between separated parents, which is important for everyone involved. It can also be incorporated into a separation agreement.
Importantly, if it goes to court, a judge determines decision-making responsibility and parenting time based on the child’s best interests. So it is ideal to resolve issues out of court, guided by lawyers who work collaboratively to determine a fair plan. After all, you know your family best.
