Parenting plans
A parenting plan sets out how the two of you will make decisions for your children and how they will spend their time with each of you. In mediation, you build it together, around your family.
Common arrangements
- Sole custody. One parent can make decisions about the children’s medical care, education and activities without informing the other parent.
- Physical or residential custody. Where the children live most of the time. They still spend and share time with the other parent.
- Bird’s nest. The children stay in the family home and the parents take turns living there during their time. This is usually a temporary arrangement during the transition.
- Shared parenting. The parents have equal time with the children. It can take many forms.
Built around your children
Every family is different. We help you customize an agreement that takes everyone’s needs into account, especially your children’s.
Why couples mediate it instead
- Confidential
- Keep your privacy in a neutral setting, without the stress of a trial or court proceeding.
- Quicker
- Two to three sessions on average, and the whole process can be completed in as little as one month. Contested litigation can take years.
- Less stress
- You set the terms and the pace, and reach decisions that work for both of you. That helps your relationship after the divorce, too.
- One flat fee
- It covers the mediation sessions, an attorney for the legal work, the paperwork and the court filing.
Call with any questions. We will explain the process and set up a time to sit down with a mediator.