What happens to the children after the divorce is the most important and often the most difficult issue to mediate. It is the parents' right and responsibility to answer important questions about their child's future. Mediation is an opportunity for the parents to discuss and evaluate such decisions.
We recommend that parents consider the following points when discussing a parenting plan:
- Your children have rights and needs;
- You have rights to frequent contact or relief from day-to-day burdens of child rearing; and
Your decision will have a significant impact on your child's life as well as your own. Mediation assists you in exploring your needs, your child's needs, and your spouse's needs when developing a parenting plan.
