Section 3: Designing a Parenting Plan

Parenting Plans may be either general or detailed, it depends on the court order and what the parents agree to. When creating a Parenting Plan, the age, needs, and personality of each child must be considered. The amount of time you spend with your child is in no way a measure of how much you love your child. You will both continue to be parents. Children struggle with changes and need support on how to cope with them. One of the biggest changes for children is having parents who live in two different homes.

Parents know the most about their child and their needs. Parents are also aware of their parenting strengths. The Parenting Plan should be based on both parents' strengths in meeting the child's needs. It is important for a family going through a divorce to design a Parenting Plan to insure a focused family environment. A parent must be aware of the other parent's schedule and work out a realistic plan that can be followed by both of them. A well designed plan lessens disagreements, decreases conflict, and helps the entire family understand and accept the future.

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