Shared parenting refers to an arrangement where both parents continue to share decision-making responsibilities and/or time with their child after separation or divorce. It can involve a schedule for the child living with each parent and rules for how parents will cooperate on major issues like education, healthcare, and activities.
A parenting plan is a written co-parenting agreement that sets custody time-sharing and how parents will make decisions for their child. It clarifies schedules, communication, transportation, holidays, and dispute-resolution to reduce conflict and keep the child’s best interests first. This article explains the key components to include in a comprehensive parenting plan. A parenting plan
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Joint custody is a custody arrangement in which both parents share legal responsibility for their child after separation or divorce. It often includes shared decision-making and may also involve a parenting-time schedule where the child spends time with each parent. This article explains joint custody types, how it differs from sole custody, and how courts
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