Infant parenting plans do not work the same way as parenting plans for older children. In fact, while parenting plans for infants often designate one parent as the primary caregiver, they also tend to include “step-ups” in time with the noncustodial parent as babies get older.
For mothers and fathers, there’s a lot on the line when it’s time to create an infant parenting plan—and the agreement you put in place can have far-reaching impacts on your time and relationship with your newborn.
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In most cases, a primary caregiver is designated to promote attachment and healthy development. In fact, according to the evolutionary and psychological theory known as Attachment Theory, infants develop an attachment to a constantly present individual who is affectionate and responsive to their needs between the ages of 6 months to 2 years. Many courts use this as a guiding principle in infant parenting plans, choosing one parent to be the primary caregiver during this crucial developmental period.
Still, that doesn’t mean that the other parent will not have any time with a young child. Courts will still grant the other parent time with a child (as long as that’s in the infant’s best interests).
This time can be scheduled to increase as the child gets older and becomes more and more independent during the early years.
The best infant parenting plans are tailored to fit the unique circumstances, needs, and goals of those involved—with the interests, safety, and wellbeing of the infant always being the priority. In general, however, parenting plans for infants should include details about issues like (but not limited to):
Contact The Cossitt Law Firm, LLC. The truth is that infant parenting plans can raise complicated, sensitive issues—and this could just be the first of many parenting plans you need to create as your newborn grows. When you want to be confident that you have exceptional representation when it matters most, it’s time to call The Cossitt Law Firm, LLC.
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No matter how complicated your case may be, we are here for you, and we’re ready to put our experience, know-how, and commitment to work providing you with top-quality representation every step of the way. From offices in Fort Collins, we represent clients throughout Larimer County and the state of Colorado.
Colorado offers a method for immediate relief when a child is at imminent risk of physical or emotional harm by a parent. The court can act immediately to suspend all unsupervised with the parent allegedly putting the child at risk and place them under emergency child custody with a legal guardian.
As life changes, child custody orders may no longer fit your needs or circumstances. When this occurs, seeking a child custody modification can be necessary to officially change court orders related to parenting time and/or decision-making responsibilities.
Formerly known as child visitation, Parenting Time outlines the schedule and conditions under which each parent may see their children
