Your Divorce Agreement: The Parenting Portion Explained

Divorce is hard. But divorce as a parent? It can be downright excruciating. 

You’ll worry you won’t see your kids. You’ll wonder what’s happening while they’re at the other parent’s house. You’ll stress about the additional expenses. Your concerns are normal. I felt the same way when going through my divorce — and I’m a divorce attorney!

It’s for all these reasons and more you need an airtight parenting agreement in place. Not only will it provide you with peace of mind about the day-to-day care and safety of your children, it will also protect your parental rights should the other parent not adhere to the agreement.

What is a parenting agreement?

Sometimes called a parenting plan or custody agreement, a parenting agreement details the care, custody, and upbringing of children following a divorce. 

Keep in mind, how detailed and extensive your plan is depends on your unique needs. If you have a civil co-parenting relationship, you may be able to have a flexible plan that allows for changes as life evolves. If you are in a high-conflict co-parenting relationship, you may need a detailed, structured plan that leaves very little room for interpretation.

There are many ways to develop...