Navigating co-parenting after a relationship breakdown can be incredibly challenging for you and can have a significant impact on your children. Family Lawyers are extremely helpful in navigating such co-parenting challenges.
What is co-parenting?
Co-parenting is the arrangement where both parents share the responsibilities of raising their child or children, even though they are no longer living together. The vision of co-parenting is to provide a stable environment for the children and both parents being involved in their upbringing.
Here are some ways Family Lawyers can assist you:
Creating a Parenting Plan
Lawyers can help you draft a detailed parenting plan that outlines specific agreed arrangements for your child(ren), including where the child(ren) should live, how much time they should spend with each parent, and decision-making responsibilities. This plan can reduce misunderstandings and sets clear expectations. However, it is not legally binding.
Mediation and Negotiation
Lawyers are able to facilitate discussions between parents who are finding it difficult to communicate directly. They can also support you through mediation. This can reduce your legal costs and also help you to reach an agreement without going to Court
Legal advice and representation
If a dispute does arise which cannot be dealt with outside of Court, Family Lawyers can represent you to ensure your interests and your children are protected. Other forms of Non-Court Dispute Resolution such as Arbitration may be appropriate
Conflict Resolution
There are a number of ways lawyers can help reduce and resolve conflicts by suggesting practical strategies for effective co-parenting. As professionals, they are able to provide updated knowledge and can recommend the best co-parenting classes or therapy sessions
Modifying Agreements
Over time circumstances can change which can require amendments to the Child Arrangements Order. Family lawyers can help with this including applying to the court if that is appropriate
Enforcing court orders
A Lawyer is able to help enforce compliance by, if a parent is not adhering to the court order arrangements
Protecting children’s interests
For Family Lawyers, the paramount consideration is the best interests of the children and ensuring that their needs are prioritised in all decisions and agreements that are made
Family Law Solicitors: Howell Jones
Although this can be a challenging and emotional process for individuals in this situation, it is possible to create a stable and supportive environment for the safety of your children.
At Howell Jones Solicitors we have a dedicated team of Family Law Solicitors who are able to assist you with all aspects of Family Law issues and in particular co-parenting challenges that arise after divorce.
