Ask yourself the following questions when composing a parenting plan:

• How old is the child?
• How mature is the child?
• What is the personality of the child?
• How strong is the relationship of the child to each parent?
• Does the child or do the parents have any special needs?
• What are the relationships of the children to siblings or friends?
• Are the homes of the parents too far apart to maintain regular and frequent contact?
• How flexible are the schedules of the people involved?
• What childcare arrangements are needed?
• How and where will exchanges take place?
• How will transportation be provided?
• How well can the parents communicate and cooperate?
• What are the cultural and religious practices of the parents and children?
• Are there any parental fitness concerns, such as domestic violence, substance abuse, or mental health problems?
• What is the ability or availability of each parent to care for the needs of the child?
• Will the parent be able to exercise the parenting time consistently?

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