A parenting plan is a document developed for the parents of a minor child(ren) and approved by the court. It governs the relationship between both parents regarding the child(ren) and includes time-sharing schedule. Once signed by a judge it becomes a court order. This creates accountability. Accountability that creates opportunities, which can transform the life of a single parent, the co-parent, and the children.

Greg Hill, co-founder of Our Children Have Rights (OCHR), was featured in the June/July 2025 issue of Paradise News for being named runner-up for the 2025 Florida Child Welfare Professional of the Year.

In 2024, we joined Bay Area Manufacturers Association. Our goal was to gain industry knowledge to better assist custodial & non-custodial parents who have co-parenting & employment needs. 

When co-parents work together and are engaged in the child’s education, outcomes improve.

Parenting Plans create time-sharing, which provides clarity. Clarity regarding responsibilities, including who has responsibility for the child(ren) on which dates, times, how they make exchanges, where, and when. The parenting plan is a court order, it creates accountability.

With shared decision-making, extracurricular activities participation may be determined by each parents on the days they have time-sharing. We want to discuss Water Safety & Swim Lessons. It deserves attention and it’s getting attention. In a matter of time, it will be a hot topic for parenting plans.

One of the most difficult areas to address in Parenting Plans is extracurricular activities. these are optional activities, like swimming lessons, soccer, and dance lessons. With shared decision-making, participation may be determined by each parent on the days they have time-sharing. Parenting plan considerations include decision-making, scheduling, and transportation.

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Shared parental responsibility means a court-ordered relationship in which both parents retain full parental rights and responsibilities with respect to their child.

A parenting plan governs the relationship between co-parents and the child. It addresses education, healthcare & include a time-sharing schedule. One of the more difficult areas to address is extracurricular activities. These activities have benefits that contribute to readiness. Readiness for school, post-high school, and careers.

Identifying the Right Attorney is Critical. The proper attorney on your team increases the chances of achieving the desired outcome. Be strategic about the choice of counsel, it can help be the difference between avoiding costly mistakes or destructive litigation, which is devastating to the wellbeing of children.

When parents engage in their child’s education, outcomes improve. Staying engaged with the child’s education can be hard. For co-parents, it can be even more challenging.

The #1 factor in students success is the teacher leading the classroom. Court hold teachers and educators in high regard. They are considered credible witnesses to be subpoenaed to testify in child custody cases. Their testimony helps judges make informed decisions about child’s best interest.

Healthcare is a major factor in custody cases as courts prioritize the child’s best interests. A parent’s ability to make informed medical decisions and ensure necessary care is provided can greatly influence the custody arrangements.

Shared parental responsibility means a court-ordered relationship in which both parents retain full parental rights and responsibilities with respect to their child. The expectation is that co-parents will communicate, confer and major decisions affecting the child’s wellbeing will be determined jointly.

This Q&A features Jill St. Louis, and Industry Peer and Board Member who shares our beliefs of informing parents on mediation.

Founder of Successful Solution, a FL Statewide certified mediator, and divorce coach, Jill leverages her personal and professional experiences to help parents avoid destructive litigation. Jill, welcome!