Parenting Plan
A written plan that records care, contact, and parental-responsibility arrangements for a child.
Definition
A parenting plan can deal with where a child lives, contact schedules, school arrangements, holidays, communication, travel, healthcare decisions, and dispute-resolution steps. It should be practical enough for daily life and aligned with the child's best interests.
Key takeaways
A written plan that records care, contact, and parental-responsibility arrangements for a child.
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Parenting dispute
Divorce with children
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A written plan that records care, contact, and parental-responsibility arrangements for a child.
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