Tips for an Effective Parenting Plan

Prepare to Compromise in Your Parenting Plan 

When negotiating your parenting plan, it’s easy to get caught up in the emotions tied to the separation itself forget that this process is for the best interest of your children.

You may have to agree to some things that weren’t in the plan that you had pictured, but so will the other parent. Keep in mind that as long as your children’s emotional health and well-being take priority, your parenting plan should work out for everyone involved. 

Plan for Different Scenarios

We know that life is unpredictable—things come up that change the normal routine and we have to adjust. Kids also change, and that’s why it’s important not to be too rigid when creating your parenting plan.

Whether it’s something truly unexpected, like an illness that prevents a parent from doing something as routine as picking up a child from school, or something more fixed, such as vacations and holidays, be thorough and detailed when writing out possible scenarios so when any number of eventualities arise, you know how to proceed.

Hire a Family Lawyer to Assist

When writing something as tedious as a parenting plan, it’s important to touch all the topics that are relevant in your situation. A family law attorney will ensure these points are made in this agreement. Separation, divorce, custody arrangements, and all aspects relevant to the dissolution of a marriage or partnership are issues we deal with every day.

We can help spot anything that might have been overlooked to ensure that your agreement does what it’s supposed to do—provide you and your spouse with the blueprint you need to co-parent after divorce. We can also assist with other legal matters, such as spousal support or alimony. 

Our family law attorneys at Hosmer, King and Royce don’t just have knowledge of the law but real-world experience that lends itself to creating a thorough, and effective parenting plan. We understand that this is a very emotionally charged situation and will work hard to come to a resolution that everyone is happy with, and one that puts your child first.

Contact HKR to speak with one of our family law attorneys and we’ll guide you through each step of the way, whether it’s a meeting in one of our offices or in the court room.