Divorces are never an easy process, even for kids as they try to make sense of the situation. No doubt, they are sure to get their fair share of the physical and emotional traumas that come with a divorce. However, what seems more important is what comes after divorce.
Before now, you should know that in the event of a divorce that the responsibility of raising your kids becomes a shared responsibility. Think of it as a partnership business where you and your spouse are nothing but partners.
For a smooth partnership, there is a need for a perfect parenting plan, and this article will help give you an edge.
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Your kids’ best interest
A perfect parenting plan must have the best interest of your kids. You must consider your kids first before setting out a befitting plan for parenting. No doubt, your plan would provide you with all the essential angles, and responsibilities for both parents.
Your child’s best interest may be classified as needs, which can further be split into physical and emotional needs.
Physical needs take into consideration food, shelter, clothing, exercise, playtime, and recreation. While emotional needs, on the other hand, refer to your child’s mental state. Having all these down will guide you into creating the perfect parenting plan.
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Parenting schedule
Choosing a suitable parenting schedule that will not just tolerate both parents is not always easy, especially if they are yet to move on from their conflicting past. However, here’s what you should do.
When choosing what days your kids should be with each parent, you should consider the following:
- Your kid’s preferences
- Who would they love to spend more time with?
- How close are both your houses to your kids’ school?
In this case, you should already know who gets to pick your kids from school to help eliminate confusion when school resumes.
2. What are your working schedules?
Your working schedule is an important factor to consider when creating a parenting plan as it will help you both decide what days are favorable for each parent.
3. Get professional hands on deck
Creating a parenting plan can be somewhat of a challenging experience. Your spouse may want to have a larger share of the parenting time or perhaps, try to avoid certain parenting obligations.
In such cases, call in the help of a professional divorce lawyer for insights and counseling in creating the perfect parenting plan.
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Let us assist you in achieving a perfect and balanced parenting plan by calling us or filling our contact form.