Getting divorced can become a complicated and drawn out process of negotiation and even confrontation. If a couple has had children during their marriage they should do all that they can to protect them from any upset or anxiety about the divorce and the transition into their new life. People in Florida have the option of filing a separation agreement during the early stages of their divorce, and in Florida a parenting plan can be attached to such an agreement as well. This plan will cover everything from the amount of access that one parent will have to teachers or medical records, to the times and locations where children will be picked up and dropped off for visits. While it may seem silly or unnecessary, in Florida a parenting plan can help to avoid arguments and conflict during important events like holidays and vacations because visitation plans are already in place.