Custody X Change provides a great parenting plan template for parents who are creating their custody agreement.
This is a screen shot of the tabs in Custody X Change. In the software, you simply click on the tab to create that part of your parenting plan. Let’s briefly go over each part of the template.
1. Repeating Cycle. In this tab you set up your repeating cycle that the computer applies to the whole year. You can put in your own custom cycle or pick from a list of common cycles.
2. Vacations. You can enter in the specific dates that each parent can take the children on vacation, or you can put in an unspecified vacation clause in your agreement.
3. Holidays. Custody X Change provides a comprehensive list of common holidays people put in their custody and visitation schedules. You simply click on the holidays you want included and assign them to the parent who has custody. You also put in the times the holiday starts and stops.
4. Calendar. When you open the calendar you will see the repeating cycle and also any holidays you’ve entered. In this tab you can also add in any special events or other times when the custody changes. You simply click on the day to add the time.
5. Parenting Provisions. Custody X Change gives you a detailed list of parenting provisions to put in your plan. You simply check the ones you want. If you want provisions that aren’t listed, you can add your own.
6. Reports. You can print out your entire parenting plan. This includes reports that give a detailed account of the time-share percentage that each parent has with the children. There is also a report that spells out the custody and holiday schedule, and includes the parenting provisions.
7. Tracking. After you’ve followed the parenting plan template and your plan is in place, you can use the final tab to keep track of what actually happens. This also prints a report that shows any differences to the schedule. You can also keep notes in this tab.
Remember that you can download a free 30 day trial of Custody X Change to see how it can help you.