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An integral part of a divorce agreement is the custody and parenting piece. Parents are able tailor a unique plan that addresses how co-parenting will work post-divorce. Working cooperatively to develop a plan that reflects the parents’ schedules and the family’s needs helps to alleviate stress and provides stability for the children.  Custody provisions detail how major decisions concerning the children will be made.  Parenting plans can include many details about how the week will work, including: when each parent will be responsible for the children, pick-up/drop-off times and locations, holiday schedules, and communication preferences. These plans can also address special terms related to COVID, domestic and foreign travel and significant others. All of the provisions should be clearly laid out to eliminate confusion and possible frustration. Of course, some families prefer a more flexible, liberal schedule; especially with older children and that can be memorialized as well.  Each family has a unique situation and the parenting plan should be consistent with the parents’ priorities and values as well as their work schedules.  If the Children are young, parents can include a provision concerning when the parenting arrangements will be reviewed.  Provisions that address what happens if there is a disagreement can also be included.  The following are considerations for co-parenting agreements: Continue Reading