What is a parenting plan?

A parenting plan is a guide for how divorcing parents in California will share responsibility for the care and upbringing of their children. The plan must be approved by a family court judge and it is based on the best interests of the children. It can cover the children’s residence, visitation, school and health care, as well as how the parents will communicate with each other and make decisions about their children. Parenting plans usually include detailed information about where the children will live and who will make major decisions regarding the children’s health, education, religious practices and activities. It often outlines how the parents will communicate with each other and how they will handle conflicts between them. The plan may also include a plan to modify the plan based on the children’s ages and the parents’ changing circumstances. Parenting plans in California can be temporary or long-term. In most cases, a family court judge must review and approve the plan after considering the best interests of the children. Parents may need to return to court to modify the parenting plan if their circumstances change or if the children’s needs change.

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