Ready to Share The Responsibilities?

When considering whether a parenting partnership is right for you, you should really consider the factor that you will be sharing the child-raising process with someone who is a non-romantic partner. In your head, right now, it may sound like a dream – having someone to help out and take part of the responsibility of raising your child. But remember, you don’t know exactly how you will feel once the child comes into your life. You should take some time to think about if you are truly ready and prepared to address any changes in your feelings in the future. It’s also important to take into consideration the feelings of your parenting partner. He or she might also have a change of feelings after the child is born, or comes into your lives. Sharing the responsibility of raising a child, however you and your parenting partner agree to do so, is a lifelong commitment.

Have you read our First 10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Considering a Parenting Partnership? Our Learn section is a good resource for everything you may need or want to know about parenting partnerships, including legal, medical and financial questions.