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Parenting Time and Custody Coordination Log

This system provides a structured framework for tracking shared custody periods, exchange logistics, and compliance with court-ordered visitation agreements. It is designed to be updated weekly by [Parent/Guardian A] and [Parent/Guardian B] to ensure clear communication and long-term record-keeping.

Column Definitions

• Date: Date type (YYYY-MM-DD). Used for chronological sorting.
• Day of Week: Text. Use data validation to restrict to Monday–Sunday.
• Exchange Time: Time format (HH:MM AM/PM).
• Exchange Location: Text. Defines the physical meeting point for custody handoffs.
• Custodial Parent: Text. The parent assuming physical custody following the exchange.
• Notes / Milestones: Text. Used for tracking health, school events, or deviations from the schedule.

Essential Formulas

Calculate total visitation days per month:

=COUNTIF(E2:E32, "[Parent Name]")

Highlight upcoming dates (conditional check):

=A2=TODAY()

Track if exchange time is within standard window (assuming 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM):

=IF(AND(C2>=TIME(8,0,0), C2<=TIME(20,0,0)), "On-Time", "Outside Standard Hours")

Data Validation & Formatting Rules

1. Dropdown Menu: For the "Day of Week" column, use Data Validation (List) with the source: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
2. Date Formatting: Apply a custom number format yyyy-mm-dd to column A to ensure consistent sorting across different regional settings.
3. Visual Alert: Apply Conditional Formatting to the "Custodial Parent" column: If cell contains "[Parent Name]", set background color to light blue; if it contains "[Parent Name]", set background color to light green.