The Huffington Post quotes Shona Alexander and James Elliot-Hughes on the use of parenting plans for separated parents
min readNicole Kidman and Keith Urban signed a parenting plan ahead of filing for divorce, according to reports.
The plan details how the separated pair – who were married for almost 20 years prior to their split – will care for their two daughters.
- But what actually is a parenting plan?
- What’s in them?
- And is it generally recommended for separated couples who have kids?
Shona Alexander, Partner, and James Elliot-Hughes, Partner, in the Family team share their thoughts with Huffington Post:
“A parenting plan is a bespoke document, dealing with arrangements for that specific family. It will usually set out details like:
- where the child (or children) will live,
- the time they will spend with each parent (or other relatives) during both school holidays and term time,
- how special events such as birthdays, Christmas, and religious holidays will be shared,
day-to-day routines, - handover arrangements,
- travel plans,
- the preferred method for communication between parents.
Many parenting plans also address key decisions that will affect the child’s life, such as their educational arrangements, healthcare decisions, social media and phone usage, and guidelines for parents introducing new partners to them.
Read the full piece in the Huffington Post here.
