Parenting Plan Gives Divorcing Parents More Control Over Child Custody Issues

By Christina Rentz

Published on September 12, 2005

When parents decide to divorce, there are a many practical parenting issues that must be resolved -- including what school the child will attend, who will watch the children after school, and who will make the child's medical decisions. All too often, feuding parents must rely on the judge to make these decisions. The Model Parenting Plan allows these issues to be worked out be the parents instead of a judge who does not know the family.

The AAML consists of the top matrimonial attorneys in the nation who specialize in anything from divorce to prenuptial agreements to child custody. Recognizing the need to streamline child custody issues and give divorcing parents more control over critical parenting decisions, the AAML Commission to Study the American Law Institute Principle of Family Dissolution developed the Model Parenting Plan.

The Model Parenting Plan addresses numerous parenting issues that must be made on a daily basis in a clear and concise manner. Divorcing parents can utilize this form to draw up a specific parenting plan, preferably under the guidance of their attorneys. The AAML is hopeful the Model Parenting Plan will ease some of the stress of divorce by promoting communication and advanced planning.

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