Every passing year poses new challenges as a parent. If you share custody of your child, then you may need to consider what challenges you may face this year and adjust your custody arrangement accordingly.
Here are a few considerations to make to a custody arrangement entering the new year:
Your child’s needs are always changing
There are certain changes you may need to make to your custody arrangement to keep up with your child’s needs. For starters, your child may be entering school for the first time this year or changing schools. This change may mean you and your co-parent will need to adjust your work schedule around your child’s school schedule. You and your co-parent may need to discuss how a new arrangement this year would benefit your child.
You may have a new job or more responsibilities
You may have a resolution to find a new job this year. Or, you may be taking on more responsibilities at your current job after being given a promotion. A new job or promotion can help you meet your child’s needs. But, it may also conflict with the current custody arrangement. A new arrangement may need to be made around your new work schedule.
This may be the year you move
One of your plans this year may be to move. A new home could give your child a better upbringing in a new neighborhood and school district. However, moving may create some distance between you and your co-parent. You may need to discuss this challenge with your co-parent.
Doing the right thing for your child can be difficult. Understanding your legal rights could help you meet your child’s needs.