I have the form on computer software to automate the process of filling it out. If both parents cannot agree about parenting issues, then each party must attend a parenting workshop sponsored by the court. These workshops discuss the effects of divorce on children. Even if you and your spouse reach agreement on parenting issues, I recommend the workshops for any divorcing parent. They can help you to help your children deal with the transition to divorce.
Mediation is also available on parenting issues.
Most often the court will at some point schedule an Early Settlement Panel for your case. The Panel is composed of two experienced matrimonial attorneys who will objectively evaluate your case. They will then tell you what the possible outcome would be if you took the case to trial before a judge. These panels are helpful because they can give the parties an independent assessment of the case from someone other than the lawyers involved. Often the parties can reach agreement then and there.