They are trained in conflict resolution. Mediators understand that parents know their children better than anyone else and want to do what is best for them. The mediator listens carefully to the concerns and ideas of each parent, and encourages the parents to listen to one another with an open mind. The goal is to help parents discuss and develop a parenting plan that reflects the diverse needs of their children and one that both parents can feel good about. The rights and responsibilities of parents to make decisions relating to the health, education and welfare of their children.
Parents agree to share it all.
Times when one parent has the children and is fully responsible for them. Visitation is limited to special situations in which a third party, specified by the Court, is present. A parenting plan is an agreement between the parents that spells out the specific details of custody and visitation arrangements for their children. Options for parenting plans may differ, depending on the individual circumstances of each family and the age of the children. Primary custody arrangements often include alternate weekends, a mid-week visit, and alternating holidays, special days and summer vacations with the other parent.