The emotional and psychological benefits of co-parenting

On Behalf of | Jan 25, 2017 | family law |

The end of a marriage is difficult, but it can be especially difficult for the youngest members of the family. In order to protect their children, Ohio parents may explore the various ways that they can seek a child custody agreement that is both beneficial and sustainable. In many cases, a co-parenting plan can provide stability and continuity of lifestyle for both the parents and the children.

If you have concerns regarding the protection of your parental rights in a child custody agreement, you are not alone. However, a co-parenting plan can allow you to have your rightful parenting time while still providing the children with the opportunity to have a strong relationship with both parents.

What should be part of your co-parenting plan?

If you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse are willing to work together on a child custody agreement, not only can it ease the difficulty of a complex legal process, it can save you the time and expense of litigation. If you wish to explore the possibility of a co-parenting plan, consider the following as you work toward a final solution:

  • Your plan should consider the school schedule and educational needs of the kids.
  • A solid co-parenting plan must account for the work schedules and financial capabilities of both parents.
  • Co-parenting requires the ability to set side emotional differences in order to protect the needs of the children.
  • The custody plan should address special health care or other unique needs of the children.
  • As much as possible, a co-parenting plan should provide balanced visitation time with both parents.
  • Parents must decide how they will make important medical, religious and educational decisions for their children.

Co-parenting is not the best choice for every family, but it may be the decision that provides the most benefit to your family. Custody decisions will affect your family for years to come, and careful and thoughtful consideration should precede any major decision.

Choosing to co-parent is not easy, but it can provide numerous emotional and psychological benefits for the children. When you provide your children with a stable, nurturing environment, you can mitigate the damage that divorce might have on their development and their relationship with the other parent. It takes hard work and an experienced legal ally to reach a workable solution, but it is possible to have a peaceful, happier future with your children after divorce.