CHANGING SCHOOL SCHEDULES FAMILY LAW

by Amy Sharp

It’s that time of year again: back to school. And for parents, it’s time to plan their school-year schedules. Planning for the new school year can become quite complicated for divorced parents as they juggle work schedules, school schedules, and custody schedules.

Bastine Law Group founder Ronique Bastine Robinson has more than three decades of experience in helping separated and divorced parents navigate their children’s education. Ronique says, “As children get older, their schedules can change drastically from what they were when you and your co-parent first separated. If your child is moving to a new school, at school for longer periods, or has begun participating in sports or other extracurricular activities, the day-to-day routines of your family have likely changed. You may need to update your parenting plan to include how you and your co-parent will manage new activities, exchanges at school, and expenses.”

But as the non-custodial parent, how involved can you be in school activities and decisions?