child custody schedule form

Parenting Time and Visitation Agreement

Instructions for Use

• Complete all bracketed sections with the full legal names and contact details of both parents and the minor child(ren).
• Review the visitation schedule clauses carefully to ensure they align with your family's specific needs and local court requirements.
• Once finalized, both parties must sign in the presence of a notary public to ensure the document carries the necessary weight for potential court filing.

Parties & Definitions

This Agreement is made between [Parent 1 Full Name] ("Parent A") and [Parent 2 Full Name] ("Parent B"), collectively referred to as the "Parents," regarding the minor child(ren):

1. Name: [Child 1 Name], DOB: [__________]
2. Name: [Child 2 Name], DOB: [__________]

Operative Clauses

1. Legal Custody: The Parents shall share joint legal custody, meaning they shall consult with one another regarding major decisions involving the child(ren)’s education, non-emergency healthcare, and religious upbringing.

2. Primary Residential Schedule: The child(ren) shall reside primarily with [Parent A / Parent B]. The other parent shall have parenting time as follows: [ ] Every other weekend from [Day of week] at [Time] to [Day of week] at [Time]. [ ] Other: [__________].

3. Holiday Schedule: Holiday periods shall supersede the regular residential schedule.

• Odd-numbered years: [Parent A] shall have [Holiday Name]; [Parent B] shall have [Holiday Name].
• Even-numbered years: [Parent B] shall have [Holiday Name]; [Parent A] shall have [Holiday Name].

4. Transportation: The parent beginning their period of parenting time shall be responsible for picking up the child(ren) from [Location/Address]. The parents agree to share transportation duties as follows: [__________].

5. Communication: Each parent shall have the right to reasonable telephone, video, or electronic communication with the child(ren) at least [Number] times per [Day/Week] between the hours of [Time] and [Time].

6. Modification: This Agreement may be modified only by a written amendment signed by both Parents or by a court order of competent jurisdiction.

7. Dispute Resolution: In the event of a disagreement regarding this schedule, the Parents agree to first attempt mediation with a neutral third party before seeking court intervention.

Signature & Acknowledgment

Parent A Signature: __________ Printed Name: [] Date: []

Parent B Signature: __________ Printed Name: [] Date: []

Subscribed and sworn to before me this [] day of [], 20[__].

Notary Public Signature: __________ My Commission Expires: [__________]

Legal Disclaimer: This document serves as a general framework for parenting arrangements. Laws regarding custody vary significantly by state and jurisdiction. You should consult with a qualified family law attorney to ensure this agreement complies with local statutes and is enforceable in your specific court system.