This plan will cover all children of your relationship
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1 Child
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2 Children
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3 Children
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4 Children
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Tell us about your children
Enter each child's name and date of birth
Child 1
Child 2
Child 3
Child 4
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Tell us about Parent 1
This will typically be the mother, but can be either parent
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Tell us about Parent 2
The other parent in this parenting arrangement
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Where will the children live primarily?
This determines their main residence for school, medical records, etc.
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Parent 1's Home
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Parent 2's Home
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Shared/Equal Both Homes
Common patterns: Alternate weekends is most common for primary residence arrangements. Week-on/week-off works well for shared care when parents live close together.
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Regular Contact Schedule
Set the regular contact times for the non-resident parent
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Special Occasions
How will you share birthdays and holidays?
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School Holidays
How will you divide the longer holiday periods?
Tip: Longer notice periods help with planning holidays and booking time off work. Most families find 4-6 weeks works well.
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How will the parents communicate?
Clear communication helps avoid misunderstandings
Both parents should share information about: school progress, medical matters, activities, behaviour concerns, emotional wellbeing, and friendships.
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Children's Contact with Other Parent
Phone/video calls when children are with one parent
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Education Decisions
How will you make decisions about schooling?
Both parents will: be listed as emergency contacts, receive school reports, be welcome at school events, and support homework at both homes.
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Healthcare Decisions
Who makes medical decisions for the children?
Both parents will: share health records access, notify each other of illness immediately, may attend medical appointments, and share medication information during handovers.
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Daily Routines
Consistency helps children adjust to two homes
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Screen Time & Technology
Set consistent rules for devices at both homes
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Discipline & Behaviour
A consistent approach helps children understand boundaries
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Extracurricular Activities
Sports, clubs, and other activities
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New Partners
Guidelines for introducing new partners to children
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Extended Family
Contact with grandparents and other family members
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Travel & Holidays
Arrangements for domestic and overseas travel
Travel information to share: full itinerary, flight details, contact numbers, and travel insurance.
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Financial Responsibilities
How will you share costs for the children?
Note: This does not replace formal child maintenance arrangements through CMS or court orders.
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Dispute Resolution
How will you handle disagreements?
Both parents agree to prioritise the children's welfare in any dispute and to shield children from conflict.
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Plan Review & Parenting Principles
Keep the plan up to date and agree your shared values
The plan should also be reviewed if: either parent relocates, a child changes schools, a new partner moves in, there is a significant job/schedule change, a child requests changes, or the current arrangements are not working.
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Agreement Details
When is this plan dated and when does it take effect?
Important: This parenting plan is a voluntary agreement. It is not legally binding but represents your commitment to co-parent effectively. If court-enforceable arrangements are needed, seek legal advice.