Navigating the school year and the start of extra-curricular activities is hard enough. When you are separated or divorced, it can be even more challenging. However, having a detailed custody and parenting time Order can alleviate a lot of unnecessary stress for co-parents and their children. To ensure a smooth start to school year, we suggest co-parents consider having an agreement in place for the following:
- Who is responsible for obtaining school supplies for the children and how are the school supply costs to be divided, if at all.
- What is the protocol for when a child is sick and needs to be picked up early from school or needs to stay home from school due to illness.
- What activities are the children participating in each season, and who is responsible for registering the children for each activity.
- How are the children’s activities, equipment, uniforms, and registration expenses to be divided, if at all.
- Who is responsible for assisting the children with school projects or studying for exams.
- What method of communication is best to use when discussing issues pertaining to the children, absent an emergency.
- How are school events and dances to be paid for and who is responsible for shopping for the children’s attire for school sponsored functions.
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