Parenting Plans in Connecticut can vary greatly. Some are quite detailed – others just cover the basics.
So, what are the essential elements of Parenting Plan?
At a minimum, every Parenting Plan in Connecticut should address the following:
- Legal custody and other decision making responsbilities concerning education, medical, religious upbringing and any other important matters specific to the family;
- Residential custody and other parenting time arrangements;
- A schedule for vacations, holidays and other important dates and events;
- How and when the parents will communicate about matters affecting the child;
- Third party child care arrangements;
- Conflict resolution such as mediation or co-parenting counseling;
- Transportation of the child between the parent’s homes; and
- How disciplinary matters will be handled.
Sure, there are particular cases which require that the Parenting Plan deal with other matters and address very specific issues.
But for many families the above list just about does it.