What are the essential elements of a parenting plan?

When you are a parent, one aspect of getting divorced in Florida may involve creating a parenting plan.

If you and your ex-spouse plan to set up time-sharing with your children after the divorce, the court requires you to develop a parenting plan and submit it for approval.

According to the Florida Supreme Court, there are several basic things you must cover in your parenting plan: a time-sharing schedule, the designation of the primary decision-maker and details on how both parents will communicate with the children.

If you are the decision-making parent, you may be responsible for your children's school enrollment and health care.

Additional information on parenting plans from the Florida Supreme Court indicates that there are numerous factors that may affect whether the court deems a parenting plan to be in the best interests of your children.

The court may research your existing parenting skills to determine your ability to reliably follow a time-sharing schedule and maintain a close, healthy relationship with your children.

The court may take into account how you and your ex-spouse divided parenting duties during your marriage and use that information when evaluating your parenting plan.

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