State of ______________
This Parenting Plan (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of this ______ day of
_______________, 20______, (the “Effective Date”) by and between:
First Parent: ________________________ [Name], residing at ________________________________
_______________________ [Address] (“First Parent”) and
Second Parent: ________________________ [Name], residing at ______________________________
_______________________ [Address] (“Second Parent”).
WHEREAS the parties: (Check all that apply)
☐ Have minor children. The parents are parents or legal guardians of the following minor child(ren):
• ________________________ [Name], born __________________________ [Date]; and
• ________________________ [Name], born __________________________ [Date]; and
• ________________________ [Name], born __________________________ [Date]; and
• ________________________ [Name], born __________________________ [Date]; and
☐ Are expecting children. The parties are expecting __________ [Number] child(ren) to be born on
____________________, 20______,
the child(ren) hereinafter collectively referred to as the “minor child”; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intention of the parties that the care and custody of the minor
child(ren) to be finally fixed by this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, First Parent and Second Parent freely and fully accept the provisions, terms
and conditions hereof and in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants herein contained as
well as for other good and valuable considerations not herein specifically set forth, the parties do hereby
agree to the following:
1. Legal Custody of the Minor Child. (Check one)
☐ First Parent has legal custody. The parties agree that First Parent shall have sole legal custody of
the minor child and shall be free to make all decisions in all matters pertaining to the upbringing of the
minor child, including health, medical and dental care, education, religion, vacations, travel and welfare.
☐ Second Parent has legal custody. The parties agree that Second Parent shall have sole legal
custody of the minor child and shall be free to make all decisions in all matters pertaining to the
upbringing of the minor child, including health, medical and dental care, education, religion, vacations,
travel and welfare.
☐ Shared legal custody. The parties agree that it is in the best interests of the minor child that the
parties share parental responsibilities. Each party recognizes that the other has a right to and shall fully
participate in all important matters pertaining to the minor child's upbringing, including health, welfare and