It is not uncommon for parents to fail to reach an agreement regarding their parenting plan. In these cases, the court will order the parents to go through mediation. Mediation is used to help parents negotiate the terms of the parenting plan using an objective and neutral third party. If mediation also fails, then the California court will make a custody and visitation order.
If parents cannot reach an agreement, consulting a parenting plan attorney can be highly valuable. An experienced legal professional can help negotiate the terms of the plan in an unbiased manner, removing emotional tension from the equation. This can provide much needed clarity for parents who are trying to navigate the terms of their children’s care following a divorce or separation.