Discover the essential strategies for crafting effective parenting plans amidst high-conflict divorces with insights from Leona Krasner, a seasoned family law attorney from New York City. Leona takes us through the vital components of a parenting plan, emphasizing the importance of starting the process even before finalizing the separation. From pick-up and drop-off logistics to vacation schedules and family traditions, Leona provides practical advice on making plans detailed and emotion-free, ensuring they are both practical and enforceable.

Understand the complexities of legal custody as Leona breaks down the distinctions between sole and joint legal custody and the crucial decisions involved, including medical, educational, extracurricular, and religious choices. Learn how to negotiate joint custody agreements that include tiebreaking provisions, and the importance of thorough planning to avoid future disputes. Leona offers strategic advice on the challenges of obtaining sole legal custody and the advantages of consulting experts to resolve disagreements efficiently.

Navigate the enforcement of parenting agreements post-divorce with Leona’s expert guidance on the right of first refusal and the difficulties in imposing restrictions on introducing new significant others to children. She provides a reality check on the enforceability of these provisions and the importance of meticulously documenting violations, especially in high-conflict cases. Resources available in New York and New Jersey are highlighted, making this episode invaluable for anyone dealing with the intricacies of co-parenting and legal custody battles.