What is a parenting plan? A parenting plan is a document detailing how you and your spouse will parent your child after the divorce. Among the issues addressed in a parenting plan are:

• Custody, both legal and physical
• Parenting time, including specific times for: * Regular school year * Holidays * Birthdays * Mother’s Day and Father’s Day * Summer * School breaks
• Phone access to the child
• Communication regarding the child
• Access to records regarding the child
• Notice regarding parenting time
• Attendance at the child’s activities
• Decision-making regarding the child
• Exchange of information such as addresses, phone numbers, and care providers

From her office in Metairie, lawyer Betsy A. Fischer, LLC, represents New Orleans-area clients in matters of family law like divorce, custody and more.