Child Custody Mediation and Creation of Your Parenting Plan
When it comes to your parenting plan, you don’t have to leave your trust entirely in the hands of a judge. You and your spouse have the ability to work together on an agreement that works for both of you if you decide to consider child custody mediation, a great way to end all disputes. When two parents sit down and agree on the parameters of a parenting plan, the judge can give approval as long as it is within reason. Child custody mediation is helpful in meeting a variety of goals, including its ability to help you communicate in ways you might have never done before.
Why Parenting Plans Are Necessary
Child custody battles can be intense in many ways, mostly due to the fact that parents can’t agree on certain matters. This can bring high tensions and emotional aspects you might not have expected from your case. At the center of mediation lies the question: What is in the best interest of the child?
By considering the best interest of the child, you will agree on a parenting plan that allows the child to keep communication with both parents and stabilize a routine in their life. Through considering the best interest of the child, many aspects of your parenting plan will become prevalent in child custody mediation, such as the distance of the parents, the best home environment, and the location of extended families. Your mediator will sit down with you and consider each of these aspects so that you know what is best in your situation.
Considering Joint Custody
Something many parents consider is: Will joint custody work for our scenario? Courts tend to flock to the idea of joint custody if both parents are active in their child’s life. Joint custody is usually the goal to be met by parents. This means that both parents must be understanding and be able to compromise, however, based on the best interest of their child.
We want to help you meet your goals when it comes to your custody case and the impact that it has on you and your child. Your case is important to us, so don’t delay when it comes to gaining information that can play a big role in your case. Call us as soon as possible to find out how we can help.