collocation · formal
co-parenting arrangement
UK/ˌkəʊˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ əˈreɪndʒ.mənt/US/ˌkoʊˈper.ən.tɪŋ əˈreɪndʒ.mənt/co·PAR·ent·ing ar·RANGE·ment
a formal or informal plan for shared parenting responsibilities after separation
Examples
“After their divorce they set up a co-parenting arrangement that specified weekends and holidays.”
“A clear co-parenting arrangement reduces conflict and benefits the children.”
“Mediation can help ex-partners agree on a co-parenting arrangement.”
Band 8 sentence
“A well-structured co-parenting arrangement, agreed on via mediation if necessary, can minimise disruption to the child's routine and emotional wellbeing.”
Collocations
- agree on a co-parenting arrangement
- formal co-parenting arrangement
Word family
Common mistakes
co parenting arrangement→co-parenting arrangement
share parenting arrangement→co-parenting arrangement
Say it for a higher band
5share parenting→6joint custody plan→7+co-parenting arrangement
Synonyms
shared custody plan
Easily confused
shared custody
“They agreed to shared custody, but also discussed a flexible co-parenting arrangement.”
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