According to Virginia laws, you and the other parent should consider the following factors when making decisions regarding the development of your parenting plan:
1. The age of the children.
2. The health of the children.
3. The wishes of the children.
4. The wishes of the parents.
5. The parental roles of each parent.
6. The needs of the children.
7. The willingness of the parent's to cooperate.
8. The education of the child.
The Virginia courts realize you and the other parent know your own situation better than anyone else, which is why this is your opportunity to create a parenting plan that will maintain a family structure that is in the best interests of your child(ren).