Parallel Parenting
Parallel parenting is a time-sharing approach for high-conflict Florida divorces where parents disengage from each other and each handles day-to-day decisions during their own parenting time. Communication is kept minimal and often in writing or through an app, which reduces conflict in front of the children. A Florida parenting plan can be structured to support this arrangement while still requiring shared parental responsibility for major decisions.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
A low-contact parenting model implemented within a Florida parenting plan under F.S. §61.13, allocating routine decision-making to whichever parent has time-sharing at the time while limiting direct interaction between parents.
Example
Because they couldn't communicate without arguing, their parenting plan adopted a parallel parenting structure with all exchanges handled through a messaging app.
Related Statutes
- 61.13
Related Terms
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