The following document provides some points to help you in putting together a comprehensive parenting plan. Write down your own goals, preferences, etc.; don’t worry about what your ex partner may want, just write down what you would like to see happen…

A sample parenting plan intended to be submitted to the (then) Federal Magistrates Court, which includes shared parenting on an equal time basis for 2 children…

This parenting plan was quickly changed from 3 days on/off to 7 days on/off which is a MUCH better situation for the kids. Also this plan has a number of unhelpful point scoring items in it from one of the parents that clearly is not in the children’s best interests…

Source: Ian Kennedy AM, Chairman, Family Law Section, Law Council of Australia. National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference 11-12 August 2006, Melbourne. Presentation: “Family Relationship Centres”..

A written parenting plan, worked out between parents, will help clarify the arrangements you need to put in place to care for your children. It will
help everyone involved to know what is expected of them and it will be a valuable reference as time passes and circumstances change…

This book has been written to help you understand your legal rights after separation in the hope that you can get things sorted and finalised as painlessly and cheaply as possible…

The following sample parenting plan is a dated US based plan, and the terminology reflects this. It does however refer to some important and relevant parenting issues, and provides a helpful tabular schedule at the end of the plan…

This parent plans referred to as the Mullens Plan was prepared in 1997 in Australia, so some of its its terminology is somewhat dated however it is still as helpful sample document as it covers much of the issues generally …..

The attached sample shared parenting plan has worked well, for the benefit of the child concerned, over the past 11 years.  It was registered with the FCA, in 1997 when parenting plans could be registered and had the effect of …..

This workbook has been provided as a guide to the issues that you should consider before you attempt mediation or enter into a Parenting Plan or Consent Orders…