Going through a divorce is certainly difficult; when kids are involved it is even more challenging. One key to regaining structure
under the new circumstances is to document which parent has responsibility for the children on a daily basis including holidays.
After going through a divorce herself and realizing the importance of a documented parenting plan, Beth Fischer, CEO of Kidlink,
created a comprehensive Parenting Plan document plus a one page Parenting Time document:
- Comprehensive Parenting Plan
It includes the parenting time schedule plus a broad range of other information: judge’s name, court address, children’s names,
social security numbers, schools, who has decision making authority over things like medical care, how expenses like school meals will be divided,
locations/times for exchanging the children, health insurance information, income tax deduction, photographs and thumbprints of the children.
- Parenting Time Schedule
According to Fischer, "To establish
a parenting time schedule is to regain structure for a broken family. It is the most important thing that can happen in any court case involving children."
These documents can help establish important boundaries for co-parents.
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Parenting Classes for Divorcing Parents
Many courts, like those in Florida, require parents to take parenting classes. If your court accepts online classes, you can take one of the excellent parenting classes starting today. After completing the 6 hour class, you will
receive a certificate of completion.
If you need to take an instructor led course, call 425-770-1629 for more information.
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