Parenting Plans & Co-Parenting Agreements

There are many examples of Parenting Plan schedules including; a 2-2-3 custody and visitation schedule, 2-2-5-5 schedule, every other weekend schedules, and one night a week or alternating week schedules.

Types of plans and agreements include:

Joint Custody Agreement

Parents make decisions together on matters such as healthcare, extracurricular activities, education, and religion.

Parallel Parenting Plan

In order to reduce conflict and improve communication, each parent holds full responsibility for separate matters. For example, one parent has decision-making responsibility relating to education while the other parent is responsible for
decisions relating to healthcare.

Drafting Your Plan

We will help you consider a variety of factors to make informed decisions and agree on the best plan for your family. When we’re finished drafting your plan all you’ll need to do is file it with the court.

Some of the factors we will consider when making your plan with you:

Who will have custody and make important decisions about the child’s education, religion, and medical care?
Who will the child primarily live with? Or Is it a shared arrangement?
How will information about the child be exchanged amongst parents?
What extra-curricular activities will the child be allowed to participate in? How will they get to and from activities?
Who is allowed to change pre-existing schedules?
What expectations/rules will apply to the child regarding their phone, computer, homework, allowance, and etc?
How and when will the child see extended family members?
How will the child travel and with who? What will they do during the summer break?
Who will manage the child’s diet and nutrition?
How will the child communicate with each parent while with the other?
Will the child have a cell-phone or social media accounts?
What will happen if one parent wants to move?
What are the childcare or daycare arrangements?
How will the child get to and from school?
Who will the child spend holidays with?

Reviewing A Plan

We carefully review plans from the lens of an abuser. We look for errors in language and a lack of clarity that could be manipulated. We pinpoint these areas for correction so that you have peace of mind, and we can even draft addenda for you.

Cost

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Teen Talk Transcriptions

This non-evaluative service is designed to bridge the communication gap between teens and adults.

This is a fluid service. It may include facilitated conversations, written admissions, audio recordings, and letters to loved ones. Respectful exchanging of feedback between parent and teen may be encouraged.

We recognize that teens are often in a state of stress, exploration, and growth. As such this service is supportive in nature, but is not an effective replacement for therapy by a licensed therapist.

Teens will have the opportunity to customize and review their Transcription to better foster trust with our professionals and with their parents and guardians.

No Transcription will be provided to an adult without written agreement from all teens involved, regardless of who pays for this service.

Cost

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Family Violence Screening

All services are provided alongside the appropriate FV (Family Violence) or IPV (Intimate Partner Violence) screening measures.

We view screening as an ongoing process that begins at intake. Our screening process includes active mindfulness and the self-checking of our own biases. We will take a supportive approach to sensitive topics, and are committed to providing an inclusive environment.

Please note that we do not give legal advice.