Sparrow & Fairchild

Divorce and paternity are difficult and emotional issues. Child custody and visitation are addressed in a parenting plan, a required document for divorcing parents or unmarried fathers with legal rights. There are many factors to consider in a parenting plan, and it is highly recommended that parents develop a workable plan. Otherwise, the court will decide issues regarding parental responsibilities on their behalf. High-conflict cases and parents who live more than fifty miles from each other require more structured parenting plans. These parents generally have more difficulty communicating and co-parenting.