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Special Co-Authored Post ➡️ Creating a Parenting Plan During Divorce: What You Need to Know 📝
You may already recognize the importance of creating a solid parenting plan—one that not only works for your family but also stands the test of time. This process is crucial, and that’s why I’ve teamed up with my colleague Temple Trigg, a fellow Certified Divorce Coach and parenting plan expert, to co-author this two-part series.
👉 This week’s post covers the fundamentals of building a strong parenting plan. Next week, we’ll focus on strategies for high-conflict situations.
Temple and I are also partnering to host a Parenting Plan Workshop on Thursday, April 3, from 5-7 pm, where we’ll provide personalized guidance to help you create a plan that truly supports your family. (More details and registration link below ⬇️)
Why is it so important to get your parenting plan right?
✅ It’s easier—and far less expensive—to include key details now rather than battle over changes in court later.
✅ You can always loosen boundaries over time, but having them in place early can be crucial post-divorce.
✅ A well-thought-out plan reduces conflict and keeps the focus where it belongs—on your kids.
If you’re navigating divorce and working on your parenting plan, this post and our workshop are for YOU! We’d love to see you there and provide one-on-one support to help you build the best plan for your family. 💝💪
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Do you have a tough question? Ask away. I’ll find the right experts to weigh in and make sure you’re getting the input you need. |
Question:
My spouse and I are starting the divorce process and our kids are in high school. They both drive and we want them to be able to stay wherever they want. Do we have to have a parenting plan, or can we just have a “handshake agreement?”
Answer:
It’s great that you and your spouse are getting along and are willing to be flexible for your kids. While you are required to submit a parenting plan as part of the divorce process, you can also put it in a drawer and forget about it as long as both parents agree that things are going well.
If things continue that way you may not need to refer back to it at all! On the other hand, if you have a question about scheduling, such as who has the kids over a certain break, or where they are supposed to go for a holiday, you will be able to refer back to the document rather than relying on memory. I love the optimism about your coparenting, and would still suggest that you take the time to create a solid parenting plan now, as an insurance policy that you will hopefully never need!
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Here I’ll share some of the books, websites, podcasts and experts to help make your journey a little less shitty!
Parenting plans during divorce are some of the most important and challenging aspects of the process.
A fellow Certified Divorce Coach and Parenting Plan expert, Temple Trigg, MA, CDC, and I have created a one-time, two-hour workshop for any parent looking to create a plan that will hold up over time and address the particular needs of your family. There’s also an optional second session on April 17 for questions and to finalize your plan .
✅ $295 for session one; $495 for both
➡️ Family law attorneys – you are welcome to share with your clients
*They can bring your template and will take all their own notes to create a draft for your review and input.
⬇️ Only 10 spots available so don’t wait to register! ⬇️
I am a corporate communications VP turned Certified Divorce Coach, and I created the Better Than Before Divorce™️ program for those early in the divorce process who want to reduce the impact of divorce on themselves and their children, minimize conflict and come out BETTER on the other side. Throughout my career I have worked to help executives, teams and individuals communicate succinctly, with clarity, intention, and impact, and I love using these skills to provide support and confidence to women and men tangled in the web of divorce.
My Better Than Before Divorce™️ clients benefit from my 25+ years of experience in crisis communications, branding and marketing, as well as my calm strength and commitment to tangible results. I am also a trained mediator, I’ve completed Colorado’s Collaborative Divorce Level I and II trainings, and I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology and an M.S. in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania.
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