Divorce Rates Highlight Importance of a Co-Parenting Plan, Local Attorney Says
Jan 8, 2019
Statistics show that Oklahoma is among the Top 3 states for divorce. You can prevent the effects by consulting with a child custody attorney about parenting plans.
Oklahoma City, United States - January 8, 2019 /PressCable/ —
While divorce has increased across the US in recent decades, Oklahoma has the dubious honor of being among the Top Three states when it comes to the highest divorce rate. Statistics indicate that couples in the Sooner State call it quits at a rate of 13.2 percent, while the rest of the country is around 10.9 percent. Even more disturbing is the effect of divorce on minor children. They are more likely to experience physical and emotional health complications, including headaches, allergies, anxiety and depression. Children of divorced parents also have difficulties with school and social skills.
However, parents going through divorce can be proactive in preventing these issues by developing a strong, engaging co-parenting plan. Sharing in parental responsibilities reduces stress for the child and encourages effective communication skills. Plus, children of all ages benefit from having two active, involved parents who fully participate in the process of child-rearing.
George H. Brown, a child custody and visitation lawyer at Brown & Gould in Oklahoma City, OK, mentioned that a solid co-parenting plan is feasible when parents retain representation to assist with the process. “Parents always want what’s best for the child, but emotions can sometimes cloud key issues related to decision-making and parenting time. Many of our firm’s clients are surprised to find that they do agree with the child’s other parent, but they’re stubborn or unwilling to consider a different point of view. The goal is to develop a co-parenting plan that has the child’s best interests in mind – which is what Oklahoma law requires.”
Mr. Brown pointed out that co-parenting does require attention to organization, scheduling, and logistics. “Divorcing parents need to understand how the parenting plan drives your child’s expectations and routine. Children thrive on consistency, so there may be countless factors parents don’t even realize about the arrangement.” He added that couples need to address such issues as holidays, school time off, vacations, and other inevitabilities. A primary objective should be to put all contingencies into a parenting plan that the divorce court will approve. Doing so reduces the likelihood of disputes, because the details are already encompassed within the court’s order.
Overall, among the top considerations in supporting a child through divorce proceedings is to work with a skilled lawyer. An attorney with knowledge of Oklahoma’s custody and visitation laws can help segment co-parenting matters, and keep them separate from disputes about property division, alimony, or other areas of contention.
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Organization: Brown & Gould, PLLC
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