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The arrangements between guardians for sharing parental responsibilities and parenting time are called parenting arrangements. Parenting arrangements can be recorded in an agreement or a court order. | The arrangements between guardians for sharing parental responsibilities and parenting time are called parenting arrangements. Parenting arrangements can be recorded in an agreement or a court order. | ||
'''For example:''' When Susan and Joseph separated they made a written agreement that describes their parenting arrangements: | :'''For example:''' When Susan and Joseph separated they made a written agreement that describes their parenting arrangements: | ||
*The children will live with Susan during the week. She will make the decisions about the children’s daily care when the children are with her. | :*The children will live with Susan during the week. She will make the decisions about the children’s daily care when the children are with her. | ||
*The children will have parenting time with Joseph every weekend. He will make the decisions about the children’s daily care when the children are with him. | :*The children will have parenting time with Joseph every weekend. He will make the decisions about the children’s daily care when the children are with him. | ||
*Susan and Joseph will continue to consult with each other about the larger decisions such as the children’s education and health care. | :*Susan and Joseph will continue to consult with each other about the larger decisions such as the children’s education and health care. | ||
===Contact with the child=== | ===Contact with the child=== | ||
