Creating a parenting plan after divorce can seem extremely challenging at first. However, creating a plan for your family doesn't have to be stressful. With the help of us here at Wall & Wall Attorneys at Law, you'll be able to create a plan that keeps both the parents and the children happy. Here are some useful tips for creating a plan after divorce from our attorneys.
Consider the strengths of each parent.
Every family's plan is very different. This is because all parents and children have very different needs. Even within your family, it's almost certain that each parent has a specific skill set and is good at very different things.
For example, if one parent has always handled financial matters such as setting up bank accounts and health insurance for the children, allow them to keep these responsibilities after the divorce. If the other parent normally handled child care responsibilities and managing the education of the children, they should keep these responsibilities as well.
When creating a plan, a good rule of thumb is to let each parent continue doing what they're good at.
Let the children have a say and keep their wishes in mind.
Obviously, there are some parts of the parenting plan that children won't understand. eir medical records or who claims them on their income taxes. However, it's important to let them have input in areas that they do understand.
For example, if your child is worried about missing the parent they don't live with during the week, specify in the plan that they can have video calls with them once a day. If they want to spend a certain holiday with one parent and their family, those wishes should be taken into consideration. It's easy for a child to feel like their life is no longer in their hands when a plan is too strict. Therefore it's important to let them have some input about matters that concern them.
Take revisions into consideration.
It's important to include options for revision in the plan. Things may change through the years, and since the plan is intended to last for a long time it's normal to have to revise it now and then. Your plan should clearly discuss the process of revision and how you can incorporate revisions into the plan in the future. Therefore if someone isn't happy with how things are working out, there can always be changes. This freedom of choice will make everyone feel a lot better about the plan.
Creating a plan for your family doesn't have to be difficult. At Wall & Wall Attorneys at Law PC, we aim to make the process as easy as possible for everyone involved. We also strive to create a plan that everyone is hap
About the Author:
Cory Wall has over 28 years experience as a divorce and family law attorney and is a member in good standing of the State Bars of both Utah and California. Cory aggressively representing his clients in matters including the complex and difficult issues surrounding paternity, child custody, alimony, grandparent rights, property, and debt division.
Wall & Wall Attorneys At Law PC
2168 Fort Union Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
801-441-2388
2168 Fort Union Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
801-441-2388
