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===Developing parenting plans===
When there are children, the parties will usually work with their <span class="noglossary">divorce</span> coaches to develop and settle on a parenting plan that focuses on the best interests of their children. If needed, a child specialist may be involved to meet separately with the children in an effort to bring other opinions, and sometimes the voice of the children, into the parents' discussions. While the coaches are working with the parents to finalize a parenting plan , they can often help the parents to deal with any emotional issues that arise and equip work with the parents to co-parent equip them, as best as possible, to raise their children together and resolve any problems that may arise in a more effective way going forwardthe future.
===Reaching an agreement===
The collaborative lawyers and divorce coaches strive try to assist help the parties to reach a durable , long-lasting agreement (one that meets some addresses most of each of their highest the parties' needs) and priorities in a timely manner and without the time pressures and conflict that of court. The collaborative lawyers will confirm the terms of the settlement reached in a separation agreement and attach the parenting plan to that agreement. The collaborative process ends when the separation agreement is finalized.
Read the [[Separation Agreements]] section in the [[Family Agreements]] chapter for a discussion about separation agreements and their effect.