Share Via A trial separation can have a lot of appeal for a couple thinking about divorcing. Sometimes it’s hard to finally admit that a marriage is actually over. At their consultation with me, they inquire how they can work out financials or parenting plans while they “just spend some time apart to see what […]
Share Via For many parents, divorcing and carrying out a formal parenting plan is the first time they may be spending significant time away from their children. It’s heart-wrenching and takes time to adjust to. Add the complication that Mom or Dad has a new romance in his or her life, and the stakes quadruple. […]
Share Via One of the most important parts of a mediated agreement is the parenting plan. How will each parent stay connected and spend time with the children? In legal jargon, this is often referred to as physical custody. That label doesn’t do justice to the range of care and attention that each parent brings […]
Share Via Reason #1: Divorce Mediation Puts Your Children First Creating a parenting plan in mediation is a collaborative process with a common goal in mind: to do what is best for your children. A mediator can help educate both spouses in a neutral manner and keep the focus on the children’s needs, while engaging […]
Share Via More and more separated and divorced parents are opting to spend time with their children as often as possible. Managing this requires a parenting plan, part of the legal agreement (MOU) that spells out a clear, specific schedule for children as well as guidelines for each parent’s co-parenting responsibilities and role in decision […]