PARENTING PLAN

I. THE PARTIES. This Parenting Plan (“Agreement”) made this [DATE], is an agreement between:

MOTHER: [MOTHER’S NAME], (“Mother”), with a mailing address of [MOTHER’S ADDRESS], and
FATHER: [FATHER’S NAME], (“Father”), with a mailing address of [FATHER’S ADDRESS].

MOTHER and FATHER are hereinafter known through this Agreement as the “Parents” and may be referred to individually as the “Parent.”

II. THE CHILD/CHILDREN. WHEREAS the Child(ren) of the Parents are as follows:

CHILD 1 NAME: [CHILD 1 NAME] DOB: [BIRTH DATE]
CHILD 2 NAME: [CHILD 2 NAME] DOB: [BIRTH DATE]
CHILD 3 NAME: [CHILD 3 NAME] DOB: [BIRTH DATE]

Aforementioned and hereinafter known as the “Child(ren).”

III. LEGAL CUSTODY. Legal custody will be appointed as follows: (check one)

☐ – Joint Legal Custody is given to both Parents (“Custodial Parents”)
☐ – Sole Legal Custody is given to ☐ Mother ☐ Father (“Custodial Parent”)
☐ – Legal Custody Divided: [LIST DETAILS]

The Parents hereby acknowledge that legal custody shall give the Custodial Parent(s) authority to render decisions concerning the Child(ren)’s, education, healthcare, religious upbringing, and all significant matters surrounding the Child(ren)’s welfare.

IV. PHYSICAL CUSTODY. The Parents will have: (check one)

☐ – Primary Physical Custody is given to ☐ Mother ☐ Father.
☐ – Sole Physical Custody is given to ☐ Mother ☐ Father.
☐ – Joint Physical Custody

 A Parent who is given primary physical custody or sole physical custody can set forth any visitation rights of the other Parent in the subsequent items (a) and (b).

a). General Schedule. The Child(ren)’s general parenting schedule will be as follows: [DETAILS]

b). Holiday Schedule. The Parents agree to divide holiday visitation as follows: [DETAILS]

V. TRANSPORTATION. The Parents hereby agree that transportation of the Child(ren) for the purposes of visitation, exchanges, and other activities shall be engaged in a manner that prioritizes the safety and well-being of the children. Transportation costs shall be divided as follows: (check one)

☐ – Equal Split
☐ – Covered by Mother
☐ – Covered by Father
☐ – Other: [LIST DETAILS]

VI. EXCHANGE POINT. The Parents agree that the address and location of the exchange point for the Child(ren) will be: [ADDRESS/LOCATION]

VII. TUITION EXPENSES. The Parents agree that additional tuition expenses, such as tuition fees, registration fees, and textbooks, shall be shared in the following manner by the parents: (check one)

☐ – Equally Split
☐ – Covered by Mother
☐ – Covered by Father
☐ – Other: [LIST DETAILS]

VIII. HEATH INSURANCE. The Child(ren)’s medical insurance, whether through an employee-sponsored health program or paid privately, will be: (check one)

☐ – Equally Split
☐ – Covered by Mother
☐ – Covered by Father
☐ – Other: [LIST DETAILS]

IX. NON-COVERED MEDICAL EXPENSES. The Parents agree that non-covered medical expenses shall be paid in the following manner by the Parents: (check one)

☐ – Equally Split
☐ – Covered by Mother
☐ – Covered by Father
☐ – Other: [LIST DETAILS]

X. TAX EXEMPTIONS. The following Child(ren) can be used as dependents for tax-related benefits: (check all that apply and write the Child(ren)’s names)

☐ – Mother shall have: [CHILD(REN)’S NAME(S)].
☐ – Father shall have: [CHILD(REN)’S NAME(S)].
☐ – The Parents shall alternate years.

XI. CHILD SUPPORT. Under this Agreement, there shall be: (check one)

☐ – NO CHILD SUPPORT. Neither Spouse is obligated to pay child support. Each Spouse shall provide direct support for the Child(ren) for those periods when the Child(ren) are in their physical custody.
☐ – CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS. Child Support payments shall be made by ☐ Mother ☐ Father to ☐ Mother ☐ Father in the following manner:

Payments of $[#] shall be due on the [DAY] of each month commencing on [DATE] (“Child Support”).

XII. TRAVEL (OUT OF AREA). All out-of-area travel must be approved by the Custodial Parent or mutually by both Custodial Parents, whichever is applicable. “Out of area travel” for the purposes of this Agreement shall mean a distance of [#] miles away from either of the Parents’ residences.

XIII. RELOCATION. The Parents agree to the following: (check one)

☐ – ALLOWED to Move. Either Spouse may move their residence by providing at least [#] days’ notice.
☐ – NOT ALLOWED to Move. Neither Spouse shall be allowed to move their residence more than [#] miles away from another without the other Spouse’s prior written consent or without an approved court order in the event the non-relocating Parent does not offer their consent.

XIV. SCHOOLING. The Parents agree to work together to ensure that the Child(ren) receives a quality education and shall cooperate in making decisions regarding the Child(ren)’s education.

XV. MILITARY SERVICE. Parents called to military service shall provide the other parent notice of deployment or assignment, and the parties shall work together to create a new parenting plan that considers the military service obligations.

XVI. COMMUNICATION. Both Parents and the Child(ren) shall have the right to communicate by telephone, in writing, or electronically during reasonable hours without interference by the other parent.

XVII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. If the parents are unable to reach an agreement on an important issue about the Child(ren), disputes may be handled by a neutral third-party mediator.

XVIII. SEVERABILITY. If any term, covenant, condition, or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.

XIX. GOVERNING LAW. This document shall be governed by the laws of the State of [STATE].

XX. ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS.

XXI. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Couple on these matters, superseding any previous agreement between them.

XXII. SIGNATURES AND DATES. The foregoing is agreed to by:

Mother’s Signature: _______________________________ Date: ______________
Print Name: _______________________________

Father’s Signature: _______________________________ Date: ______________
Print Name: _______________________________