6.2
Major Decisions (Legal Custody) Major decisions include, but are not limited to, decisions about
the children’s residence, education, non-emergency health care, and religious training.
(CHECK ONE)
The parents have agreed to share in the responsibility for making major decisions about the children.
This arrangement is known by the courts as Joint Custody.
(parent’s name) shall make major decisions about the children.
This
arrangement is known by the courts as Sole Custody.
(OPTIONAL)
The parent with sole custody will consult (discuss) with the other parent:
prior to making major decisions.
prior to making major decisions on these specific issues:
(OPTIONAL)
The parent with sole custody will notify the other parent:
prior to making major decisions.
prior to making major decisions on these specific issues:
Note: If this parenting plan is attached to a signed order or judgment of the court, the custody
provisions in the plan should be consistent with what is in the judgment or order. In the event
of a conflict, the custody designation in the signed order or judgment shall prevail.
6.3
Information Sharing. Unless there is a court order stating otherwise:
Both parents have equal rights to inspect and receive the children’s school records, and both parents are
encouraged to consult with school staff concerning the children’s welfare and education. Both parents are
encouraged to participate in and attend the children’s school events.
Both parents have equal rights to inspect and receive governmental agency and law enforcement records
concerning the children.
Both parents have equal rights to consult with any person who may provide care or treatment for the
children and to inspect and receive the children’s medical, dental and psychological records.
Each parent has a continuing responsibility to provide a residential, mailing, or contact address and contact
telephone number to the other parent.
Each parent has a continuing responsibility to immediately notify the other parent of any emergency
circumstances or substantial changes in the health of the children, including the children’s medical needs.
7.
HOW WE WILL COMMUNICATE ABOUT AND WITH OUR CHILDREN
7.1
Parent and Child Communication.
Both parents and children shall have the right to communicate by telephone, in writing or by
e-
mailing during reasonable hours without interference or monitoring by the other parent.
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