{"id":38373,"date":"2018-01-10T19:23:46","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T19:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.singaporedivorcelawyer.com.sg\/?p=4264"},"modified":"2025-09-10T15:01:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T07:01:55","slug":"proposed-parenting-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.singaporedivorcelawyer.com.sg\/proposed-parenting-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Proposed Parenting Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Upon commencement of divorce, the parties can file a Proposed Parenting Plan<\/a><\/strong> (the \u201cPlan\u201d) for their children below 21.<\/p>\n

This Plan is a written proposal of how each parent shall manage matters relating to their child, such as the child\u2019s residence and education.<\/p>\n

The family court will assess the Plan, taking into consideration the best interests of the child. If both parties agree to the Plan and the court finds the Plan satisfactory, it would make a final parenting order in accordance with the Plan. <\/p>\n

The court can also amend the Plan and make a final parenting order as it sees fit . Otherwise, if one of the parties finds the Plan unsatisfactory, he\/she can file an amended Plan for the court to consider.<\/p>\n

Drafting the Plan: factors to take into consideration<\/h2>\n

The most important factor that parents should keep in mind when drafting the Plan is the child\u2019s best interests. <\/p>\n

These include the child\u2019s day-to-day welfare, upbringing, protection from physical or psychological abuse, and the child\u2019s willingness to continue a meaningful relationship with either\/ both of his parents. <\/p>\n

Other factors that the court takes into consideration include:<\/p>\n