We basically gave guidelines as to how new partners should be integrated to the kids lives...
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The intent of the New Partner Integration Strategy is to allow both Parties to remain informed of each other's relationship status to ensure the appropriate preparation of the children in the face of those changes. This will give both parties the opportunity to prepare the children for any questions or concerns that may arise in the commencement of a new relationship by either party.
Both Party 1 and Party 2 agree to inform the other of any changes in their relationship status that may affect the children.
Party 1 and Party 2 agree that they will inform the other in advance if any of the following are to occur and will obtain the written consent of the other party (via email) in advance, should the Parties be unable to agree to any proposal, or part thereof, the Conflict Resolution process (Mediation) as outlined in the Separation Agreement will come into effect if:
- The children are to meet a new partner of either Party 1 or Party 2
- A new partner is to sleep in the residence of either Party 1 or Party 2 while that Party has access to the children.
- A new partner is to reside with either Party on either a permanent, temporary, or part-time basis.
- A new partner is to provide sole supervision for the children, regardless of the period of time.
- The children are to be transported in a vehicle operated by a new partner.
- A new partner is to given access to pick-up or drop off the children at daycare, school, or pre/post-school programs (both parties must agree prior to these arrangements beign authorized).
Party 1 and Party 2 agree to share basic informaiton about their new partner with the other party prior to the children having a first meeting with the new partner.
A new Partner shall cease to be a New partner once both Parties have agreed that the above terms have been met.
The steps outlined above shall be adhered to be both Party 1 and Party 2 for all future introductions of New Partners until both children have reached the age of 18.