At Lite DePalma Greenberg & Afanador, we understand that making sure your children are loved and safe is your No. 1 priority. Every decision you make throughout the divorce process is made with your children in mind, and we will take the same approach to resolving the legal side of your divorce. Our attorneys have extensive experience resolving divorce and family law issues involving children in New Jersey. We look forward to listening to your concerns and goals and devising a strategy that puts your children’s best interest first.
What Is A Parenting Plan?
For lack of a better term, a parenting plan is essentially a custody agreement. It lays out the rules for how you will co-parent your children, who will be empowered to make decisions, where the children will spend their time, and more. You and the other parent will be required to attend a mandatory parenting education workshop that is designed to help both of you prepare for your new parenting situation. The court will consider numerous factors when deciding whether to approve a parenting plan, including:
The stability of the child’s life
The home environment of each parent
The child’s relationship with each parent
Opportunities for the child with each parent
The child’s special needs
Any history of domestic violence or abuse
Our attorneys work with professional experts such as forensic psychologists and psychiatrists to demonstrate our clients’ parenting strengths and improve their negotiating position.