ABSTRACT
The climax of co-parenting therapy is the development of a thorough and collaborative co-parenting plan. This chapter explains to the co-parents that in a marriage there are differences and conflicts over parenting. In marriage the parents' love and respect for each other is a safety net when differences cause problems. But in some cases parents come to co-parenting counseling prior to the actual divorce proceedings. This co-parenting plan can be something that the couple agrees upon prior to court. The chapter also explains that the co-parenting plan is NOT a legal document. Video games, screentime, TV time, and phone boundaries are all covered in the co-parenting plan. At the end of every co-parenting plan the chapter includes a statement that says that the co-parents agree not to litigate or report their ex-spouse until they have first consulted a mediator or mental health professional.
