As noted in Part I of this series, people might be interested in a platonic parenting arrangement for a number of different reasons. Some participants believe that by avoiding marriage or more "traditional" partnerships, they protect themselves from the risk of divorce litigation or other family court proceedings. Some further believe that by reducing a platonic parenting plan to a written agreement signed by both parties, the document  would somehow completely shield and immunize them against the possibility of contentious, expensive, and emotionally stressful court battles.