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Taking Steps To Reduce Conflict When Creating A Parenting Plan

On Behalf of | Nov 20, 2022 | Child Custody |

It is no secret that going through a divorce can be tough for the kids, and as a parent, you might wish to take every possible step to protect your child’s well-being. However, child custody can be one of the toughest aspects of divorce, and there may be a variety of factors to consider while pursuing an amicable parenting plan. 

While you and your soon-to-be former spouse may share a common goal regarding the desire to provide for the needs of your kids, you might not always agree on how to achieve such pursuits. Knowing what to include in your parenting plan discussions could act to reduce the likelihood of conflict and promote a healthier coparenting situation. 

Topics to cover 

While covering topics such as visitation schedules and how to handle important decisions may be vital, there are also certain topics that might be easy to overlook, some of which may include: 

  • Household decisions:  Discussing how to handle everyday decisions in each Oregon household could help stave off conflict and cultivate a more positive coparenting relationship. 
  • Special occasions:  It could also be integral to include topics such as special occasions and holiday seasons in this discussion, as this may help mitigate disputes over visitation and schedules. 
  • Discussing activities:  Covering extra-curricular activities and creating a plan to communicate about similar topics may also be vital to helping reduce the risks of unnecessary conflict. 
  • Child-related purchases:  Addressing how to handle possessions you or the other parent purchase for the kids could help set clear terms on whether they can take items with them during transitions, or if some possessions should remain in a certain household. 

These may only be a few examples of topics that it might be essential to address and including similar items during parenting plan discussions could prove beneficial in various ways. 

Child custody agreements 

While creating a thorough child custody agreement can be integral, knowing every topic to cover during this process can prove challenging at times. Fortunately, you don’t have to approach this process alone, and seeking guidance in evaluating your options may help you better prepare to make informed choices about the future. In doing so, you could obtain much needed advice in preparing to create an amicable and acceptable parenting plan that focuses on the needs and interests of your children. 

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