Shared Parenting & Co-Parenting Plans
Parenting doesn’t end when a relationship does—and for many families, it evolves into a new phase of shared responsibility. Shared parenting and co-parenting plans allow separated or divorced parents to work together to create consistent routines, promote emotional stability, and maintain strong relationships with their children. These arrangements are flexible and can be tailored to the family’s unique needs, helping to avoid the stress and cost of litigation.
Whether it’s agreeing on day-to-day care, school pickups, holidays, or decision-making around education and healthcare, a co-parenting plan helps ensure both parents play a meaningful role. While informal agreements are common, turning the plan into a formal Consent Order gives it legal weight—reducing the chance of future misunderstandings and giving both parties the reassurance of structure and accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a written or verbal agreement between separated parents that sets out how time with the child is divided and how parenting decisions are made.
Not at all. The focus is on what works best for the child, not splitting time evenly. Flexibility and the child’s routine guide the arrangements.
Not unless turned into a Child Arrangements Order through the court, which is often recommended for long-term certainty.
Co-parenting successfully means putting your child first while preserving healthy communication and cooperation. At AAGA Solicitors, we help you build co-parenting plans that are fair, practical, and focused on long-term wellbeing—so your child thrives, even through change.
