What is a parenting plan?

A parenting plan is a legal document that sets out the rules and responsibilities of each parent when it comes to raising the child or children of a couple who are going through a divorce. In Hawaii, parenting plans are typically negotiated by the divorcing couple, with help from their respective attorneys and sometimes a mediator. The parenting plan addresses issues such as the custody of the child or children, visitation rights, decision-making authority for the child, financial support for the children, relocation rights, and emergency provisions. The parenting plan should reflect the best interests of the child or children, meaning that the needs of the child or children should come before the wants of either parent. It should also be flexible enough to accommodate changes that may arise in the future. In Hawaii, the court will review the parenting plan to make sure it is in the child or children’s best interests. If both parents are reasonable and are able to work together in a respectful manner, the court may even approve the parenting plan without having to review it. At the end of the day, the focus of a parenting plan should be the well-being of the child or children involved. It should provide structure and security while still allowing the parents to maintain an amicable relationship for the benefit of the child or children.

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