Divorcing
Parents

Despite your differences as parents who are divorcing, there are several things that you
must keep in mind as you continue your journey with your children-prepare a parenting
plan that is in the "best interests" of your child(ren).


GUIDING QUESTIONS FOR PARENTING PLANS*


1.        WHAT GOALS FOR YOUR CHILDREN DO YOU BOTH SHARE?

2.        HOW WILL YOU CONTINUE TO BE EFFECTIVE PARENTS IN SEPARATE                      
           HOUSEHOLDS?

3.        DO YOU WANT TO SOLVE ONLY ON YOUR LEGAL SITUATION, OR ALSO                 
               YOUR FAMILY ISSUES?

4.        HOW DO YOU WANT YOUR CHILDREN TO LOOK BACK ON THIS TIME AND            
                    ON YOUR BEHAVIOR AS PARENTS?
Framing The Issues For a Parenting Plan*

1.        Children need two loving, caring, competent parents.

2.        Both parents have a right to an active role in their children's development

3.        Both parents must be willing to share in the tasks of parenthood.

4.        Conflict and competition over the children will hurt both them and you.













*Taken from The Center for Divorce Education, Athens, Ohio
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