Design a Parenting Plan With Our Step-by-Step Template
Writing a parenting plan yourself can save you thousands in lawyer's fees — but it's intimidating. Let Custody X Change walk you through each step so your plan makes the best possible impression on your co-parent or judge.
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Choose from popular provisions or write your own
You can customize this with Custody X Change.
Choose from over 140 common provisions in categories like "moving" and "child care," all in the legal wording you need. Just select the ones you want to include and fill in any blanks. You can also create custom provisions to meet your family's unique needs.
Integrate your custody schedule
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When you select days and times in your custody calendar, the choices appear in writing in your parenting plan. Now you don't have to figure out how to word a schedule so it addresses holidays, school breaks and normal days. You can also attach the visual calendar, which judges often appreciate.
Print and share
To share your plan with the other parent, print it or save it as a Word document or PDF.
To share with your legal professional, invite them to link Custody X Change accounts. They'll be able to edit your parenting plan without subscribing — and you'll get notified of changes they make. Even if you hire a lawyer or mediator to write your plan, sharing a draft saves you time and money.
Create unlimited plans and drafts
You can customize this with Custody X Change.
With Custody X Change, you can create as many parenting plans as you need. You might make different plans for each ex, or you might create various options for negotiations. Either way, switch between them with a click of a button.
Customize the details
Do you need a notarization section? Do you want to calculate parenting time by the hour or by overnight visit? You can customize your parenting plan in the app to get a final product that meets your court's standards. You can also edit in programs like Microsoft Word.
Testimonials
Here's what some of our customers have said:
The judge adopted my plan that I came up with using custody exchange. ... It was invaluable.
Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande, CA
The parenting plan ... helped me to be thorough. I was able to use it to provide the lawyer with an easy-to-read list of the things my future ex and I were able to agree on. It was an excellent head-start to be sure!
Greg Rasmussen – Dayton, OH
The billing cost from a lawyer to prepare the documents would exceed the cost of the program and would be inferior. Parents who want more time with their kids need this!! ... It is a truly valuable tool!!