In adversarial divorces, the scheduling of children's time is called "custody and visitation." At Coast To Coast, we refer to this as a "parenting plan." If you have children, one step in a divorce mediation is to design a parenting plan that will work for you and your children. We know from experience that no two couples will end up with the same schedule, because you and your family have your own unique needs.

We suggest that you bring along a photo of your children to the mediation sessions where we discuss your parenting plan, so that we can all keep the children in the center of our focus as we work together to design a plan that will work for them too.

At Coast To Coast we help you determine how and when you will update your parenting plan in the future, as your needs, and those of your children, change. We help you agree on when and how to hold "periodic planning meetings."

A periodic planning meeting gives you flexibility, a way to make changes in your schedule in the future. Some couples choose to hold meetings in person, while others prefer to hold them over the phone. Some parents change their parenting calendar monthly, while others touch base every two or three months to make any necessary changes. The method and frequency are up to you. We help you set up a structure that you can successfully use once your divorce is over. Unlike many other couples, you will not need to resort to the court when one of you wants to change your schedule in the future.

Our office is in San Diego County (Encinitas), however clients come to us from all over the State of California, as well as across the nation, so long as one spouse resides in San Diego County. Feel free to contact us for more information about how we can help you design a workable parenting plan.