What is co-parenting? Co-parenting is a relationship undertaken by two parents who take on the responsibility of caring, custody, and raising of their children, both sharing equal legal responsibility. The co-parental relationship is different from an adopted relationship in that it focuses only on the kids and nothing else.
When divorcing spouses are looking for a co-parenting arrangement, both should make full disclosure of their prior marital relationship to ensure that the new arrangement does not infringe on their rights regarding custody, visitation, and parenting time with the kids. A good way to start the process of co-parenting after divorce is to make a parenting plan or a parenting schedule for yourself and your spouse, which outline the time each of you will spend with the kids. In addition to the parenting schedule, you should also prepare a post-divorce support plan for yourself. This can include financial support, emotional support, counselling, and other items that are related to your post-divorce life. You should also include any policies regarding post-divorce finances, such as sharing custody of the kids’ assets or where any money you contributed during the marriage is being divided.
In the case that one spouse is more financially skilled than the other, this may be a viable option in the case of a co-parenting arrangement. A family lawyer can work out a parenting plan that allows both parents to spend time with the kids. In this case, one parent may find employment and the other may find a part-time job that allows them both to be able to stay home with the kids. Your parenting plan should allow for both parents to maintain a good working relationship with each other so that the kids will have all of their needs met.
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