Is The Shared Parenting Right For You?

Shared Parenting goes beyond time-sharing; it involves a concerted effort to establish two unified homes for a child's upbringing, necessitating careful consideration. Before opting for Shared Parenting, several crucial questions should be earnestly addressed:

 

• Understanding Shared Parenting Requirements
  • Awareness of all responsibilities and coordination needed.
  • Clear understanding of court expectations.
• Equal Benefits for Children:
  • Evaluation of whether all children would genuinely benefit from nearly equal time with both parents.
• Quality Decision-Making:
  • Assessment of decision-making quality when both parents collaborate.
  • Recognition of specific areas where one parent excels in decision-making.
• Agreement on Decision-Making Roles:
  • Agreement on each parent's expertise in decision-making.
  • Willingness to acknowledge and give weight to the opinion of the more knowledgeable parent.
• Shielding the Child from Disagreements:
  • Measures taken to shield the child from parental disagreements.
  • Mutual commitment to protecting the child from recognizing significant disagreements.
• Portrayal of Positive Relationship:
  • Efforts made to present a positive relationship to the child.
  • Assurance that the child perceives a positive bond between both parents.
• Impact of Disagreements on Daily Life:
  • Evaluation of the negative impact of resolving differences on daily life.
• Dependency on Courts for Resolution:
  • Examination of whether legal intervention has been sought to resolve disputes.
• Child's Happiness in Shared Parenting:
  • Belief in the child's potential happiness within a Shared Parenting arrangement.
• Support System Readiness:
  • Assessment of external support's willingness to assist in fulfilling Shared Parenting commitments.

These questions guide parents in determining their readiness for Shared Parenting, emphasizing the child's well-being, positive parental relationships, and the ability to collaboratively navigate the responsibilities of shared custody.

Warning:  This post is neither financial, health, legal, or personal advice nor a substitute for the advice offered by a professional. These are serious matters, and the help of a professional is recommended as it can impact your future.