Creating a parenting plan for your children can be emotionally trying. If you are working with your co-parent to establish a parenting plan by agreement, you will need to make compromises. Your parenting plan will need to address your parenting time schedule, first and foremost. You will need to determine when your child will spend time with each parent. You will also need to address your parental responsibilities in your parenting plan. In Illinois, the term “parental responsibilities” refers to parents’ duty to make important decisions about their children’s upbringing. Your parenting plan is your rule book for co-parenting. A well-crafted parenting plan can set you up for smooth and cooperative co-parenting. You should be represented by an experienced Glen Ellyn, IL child custody lawyer while you are creating your parenting plan.