Divorcing parents go through additional processes to ensure their kids will be well taken care of during and after the divorce. And every decision they make should be in the child’s best interest.
One of the things they need to do is make a parenting plan. Below are three factors to consider when doing this to have a reliable plan.
Your children’s age
Undoubtedly, the parenting plan of a two-year-old differs from that of a teenager. The former spends most of the time at home, while the latter has school and extracurricular activities. Thus, it’s vital to consider your kids’ age to make a suitable parenting plan.
If you have kids of different ages, you can have a plan for each or figure out a schedule that’s convenient for all of them.
Parental schedules
The parents’ work schedules are also crucial when making a parenting plan. You don’t want a plan that burdens you, perhaps scheduling you to be with the kids when you always have evening meetings. You should find days that work for both of you to avoid cases of your kids waiting late to be picked up from school or seeing a parent cancel on them repeatedly.
Any special dates
A parenting plan should consider special occasions, such as child and parent birthdays and important anniversaries. A detailed plan for such days can save you from misunderstandings. For instance, it will be best to have the kids on your birthday, and both of you can throw a party for them on their birthdays, and so on.
Considering the above-discussed factors when making a temporary or permanent parenting plan can make your work more manageable. It also helps to get legal guidance to avoid costly mistakes.