Working out how to co-parent a child can be challenging, particularly in circumstances where a marriage or relationship has broken down and you are trying to share responsibilities and set boundaries with a former partner. We assist clients in navigating the complicated personalities and family dynamics they may be facing, and we often draft agreements to provide a framework for effective co-parenting.
A co-parenting agreement is a document which outlines how two (or more) parents will share their roles and responsibilities in respect of a child. We often see clients who require agreements where they have separated from the other parent, or where two (or more) people who are not romantically involved choose to have a child together (sometimes referred to as “platonic co-parenting”).
Agreements of this kind are particularly important in platonic co-parenting arrangements as they can be used to set out the parameters of each parent’s role and ensure everyone is on the same page. The agreement can govern where the child will live, the time they will spend with each parent, who will be responsible for the various costs and expenses, and so on.
There can never be a one size fits all approach when it comes to family arrangements, and we are experienced in preparing bespoke documents to suit the needs of the individual family. We take the time to understand the family dynamics before an agreement is prepared, to ensure the experience is as positive and constructive as possible, and to preserve existing relationships for the benefit of the child.
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If you require further information or advice from our team of specialist family lawyers, please contact a member of our team, email us or call us on +44 (0)20 7814 1200. Alternatively you can submit a brief online enquiry here.
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