It’s an official court Agreement setting out how the children will be raised post the divorce or separation. The agreement will address amongst other things, matters such as:
- Care and contact
- Maintenance
- Education & religious upbringing; and
- Any other matter relevant to the Child’s upbringing.
During mediation, the parents and the mediator will compile a draft parenting plan setting out their intentions. In accordance with the Children’s Act, this plan will then be presented to the child(ren) by a qualified child psychologist as appointed by both parties.
Final Parenting plans are submitted and approved by the Family Advocate for the Magistrate/ Judge to grant the final divorce.