Parenting Plan Contents

A parenting plan checklist includes (Source: YourLegalRights):

1. Living arrangements and parenting schedules

2. Vacations

3. Other holidays and special days

4. Healthcare

5. Children with special needs

6. Education

7. Extra-curricular activities

8. Religion

9. Culture

10. Grandparents and extended family

11. Travel

12. Communication between parents

13. Making changes to the parenting plan

14. How problems will be solved

A parenting plan should be included in:

1. the content of the Separation Agreement; or

2. a Schedule attached to and forming part of the Separation Agreement.

Final Word: Detailed Parenting Plans are best for high conflict situations. Amicable couples can customize the items on their list and will not likely wish or need to address #8 to #14 and will include under the Access Arrangements section of their Separation Agreement. It will be simple, clear & easy for the family to adhere to at separation and going forward.

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