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A parenting plan should outline essential information and guidance.
A strong point of departure is to discuss how much you and your partner understand the limitations and abilities of your child.
Parenting plans, estate planning, and the child’s transition to adulthood need to be given special consideration when structuring a divorce agreement.
Special issues that arise in the transition of the child into adulthood, such as guardianship, eligibility for quasi-government or private agency benefits, employment, recreation, and social skills, independent living, or custodial care, must be taken care of in the divorce agreement.
Since your child may have considerable medical and financial needs, the amount of support an adult will need to provide is practically limitless. Moreover, when the child turns 18, consideration must be provided to the fact that any financial support is considered an income not earned for determining the eligibility for public benefits of a child with special needs, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which the child may ultimately receive as a young person.
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