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AVOID THE COMPLICATIONS OF CO-PARENTING
With a Parenting Plan
There are many complexities that can make co-parenting difficult. You need to navigate your children’s needs, the other parent’s schedule, and constant changes to both. Of course, these are just the most obvious potential problems of any co-parenting arrangement. Any two parents will have a range of considerations that may include personality, occupations, other partners, remarriage, and living arrangements.
TASTY SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
Inspired by DinnerAtTheZoo.com
INGREDIENTS
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8 oz spinach leaves 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 3/4 cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts 1 tsp minced garlic
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1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
If you’re worried about the challenges of co-parenting, a California parenting plan will help you prepare. Here are a few things to keep in mind about parenting plans.
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
A parenting plan is entirely optional. There are no strict rules or requirements for a California parenting plan, and the decision to create one is entirely at the option of the co-parents. As such, there aren’t any specific legal requirements for a parenting plan either. A functional parenting plan will include any compromises and terms agreed upon during divorce or other family law proceedings. A California parenting plan is a point of reference. A California parenting plan isn’t traditionally a legal contract, and it is difficult to incorporate provisions that create legally binding obligations. Therefore, the typical use of a parenting plan is to serve as a point of reference. A parenting plan gives you the parameters when it comes to bedtimes and sports schedules, appropriate allowances for chores, and allocating costs for medical care or activities. For co-parents who respect the terms of a parenting plan, this works really well and provides a great deal of consistency across two households. A parenting plan outlines who the decision-maker is. Raising children across different households and environments is difficult, but what’s often more prickly is determining who is the decision-maker when there is disagreement or change of circumstances for your children. For example, if a teacher proposes that your child move into more advanced classes at school or skip a grade, which parent is ultimately responsible for making that decision? A California parenting plan can outline the decision-maker for different areas of a child’s life. No matter how you feel about a former partner or spouse during your split, you should account for contentious situations and complexities down the road. A parenting plan helps you do that, and our team at the Bledsoe Firm can assist.
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Sliced bread, crackers, or tortilla chips for serving
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray. 2. In a medium pan, steam or sauté spinach until wilted. When spinach cools, wring out excess water, then chop coarsely. 3. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese. 4. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. 5. Bake for 20 minutes or until the dip is bubbly. Turn the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes so the cheese will begin to brown. 6. Immediately serve with bread, crackers, or tortilla chips.
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