Are You Stuck With a Parenting Plan that is Old and Out of Date?

Are You Stuck With a Parenting Plan that is Old and Out of Date?

Often Parenting Plans are adopted when children are very young. Circumstances do change – parents move, parents get new jobs with different hours, kids get older and their schedules change, etc. Is there anything that can be done to adapt your Parenting Plan to these changes? The short answer is yes, and often the solution is reasonably simple.

Modification of Parenting Plans can range from a complete change in the residence of the child, to adjustments in the existing schedule. For example, making changes to the dispute resolution process, decision making process, transportation arrangements, etc. can all be done with a relatively simple legal action (assuming agreement cannot be reached with the other parent). Changes to the Parenting Plan that do not involve changing where the child resides the majority of the time or more than 24 full days, but less than 90 overnights per year, can be accomplished in our courts without becoming involved in a major legal battle. If you are looking at a significant change in the residence of the child, the law does provide for a modification procedure. This legal process requires certain pre-conditions, but is accessible to many parents in this state.

If you are interested in getting more information about a modification of your Parenting Plan, there are many family law attorneys that can provide free or low cost advice. Just gathering the correct information can go along ways toward helping you “get your ducks in a row”.