Parenting Plans That Work

“The essence of a good parenting plan is to reassure children that they are loved, cared for, and protected by both parents.”

Create a Parenting Plan That Works for Your Family

A well-crafted parenting plan is key to ensuring that your children feel secure, loved, and supported during times of change. Whether you’re navigating a separation, divorce, or custody arrangement, a solid plan helps both parents stay aligned and focused on what’s best for the children/teens.

But knowing what to ask for in a parenting plan now, knowing that it will impact your child's life for years to come, can be a really scary thought.  You simply don’t know what you don’t know in this situation…you’ve never been here before!

Using her knowledge and expertise as a Child, Adolescent and Family Therapist and a Family Law Mediator, Michelle will help guide you in addressing not only the short-term/immediate crises, but also the long term considerations (getting a car, going to college). Michelle will help you develop thoughtful, realistic parenting plans that minimize conflict and provide clear guidelines and expectations for shared responsibilities.

Together, you’ll create a plan that respects both parents’ needs while prioritizing your child’s/teen’s emotional well-being.

Parenting Plan Package A - $400

*3 hours total

Review of current/proposed Parenting Plan

  • 1 hour interview to gather history (prewriting)

  • Review of plan

  • 1 hour follow-up appointment (post-writing)

Parenting Plan Package B - $1000

*6 hours

Writing of Parenting Plan

  • 3 hours of interviews to gather history

  • 3 hours research and writing: review previous motions, 8 points of custody of State of Missouri, review proposed parenting plan A and B, including as much detail as possible in plan, leaving little room for interpretation to decrease reasons for disagreements.

  • In high-conflict situations, Michelle can make recommendations on specific areas of concern for each parent that are personalized to each situation; (for example communication, setting healthy boundaries, exchange locations that are safe for all parties). All of which decrease conflict and put the best interest of children first and foremost.

  • Follow-up appointment