Lawrenceville Family Lawyer
Parenting Plans in Lawrenceville & Gwinnett County
When parents with children are seeking a divorce, they are required to draft a parenting plan. This parenting plan is required by the district court and must be included with the divorce paperwork when parents either
separate or seek a divorce. A parenting plan is a powerful and effective tool that helps parents to avoid future conflict and disagreements around the responsibilities of raising their children.
These instruments are critical to the divorce process and if the parents do not come up with a solid parenting plan which they agree on, then the courts will create one for them. If you are getting a divorce, a Lawrenceville family law attorney from the Fox Firm, P.C. can help you draft a parenting plan that will reflect your goals for parenting your child or children.
What is contained in a parenting plan?
Parenting plans address all the major concerns and responsibilities associated with raising a child. These responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Who will have physical custody of the child
- Legal custody (decision making)
- Transportation and exchanges
- Child support
- Annual vacations and school breaks
- Access to school records
- Physical and mental health care of the child
- Overnights and visitation
- Mediation and arbitration if there is a dispute
- Taxes and wills
- Contact with family members and significant others
- Social activities and school functions
- Geographical restrictions
Lawrenceville Family Law Attorney
Under Georgia law, when there is a legal action which involves child custody, the parenting plan must be included in the final divorce decree. The parenting plan may be submitting by each parent separately, or they may work together and submit a plan jointly. In either case, it's critical to have your own legal representation when developing a parenting plan. Often times, child custody and visitation matters are highly sensitive; therefore, they require the assistance of a legal professional who keeps your best interests in mind at all times.
At our firm, we have been helping our clients draft and submit parenting plans to the courts for more than 16 years in Lawrenceville and all throughout Gwinnett County. We have an excellent familiarity with the courts as well as the local judges. We can help you develop a sound and effective parenting plan that will reflect your goals and aspirations post-divorce. If you are getting a divorce, we welcome you to contact a Lawrenceville family lawyer from the firm to schedule your initial consultation.
Getting a divorce and need help with a parenting plan? Contact a Lawrenceville family law attorney from the firm without delay!