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Child Custody Agreement

Parenting plan agreement defining legal custody, physical custody, visitation schedules, holiday arrangements, and decision-making authority for minor children.

Instructions

Parents: Enter both parents' full legal names and addresses

Children: List each child's full name and date of birth

Legal Custody: Determine who makes major decisions (education, medical, religious) — joint or sole

Physical Custody: Define the primary residence and regular visitation schedule

Holiday Schedule: Specify how holidays, school breaks, and birthdays are shared

Communication: Set rules for phone/video contact with the non-custodial parent

Relocation: Address what happens if one parent wants to move

Modification: Describe the process for changing the agreement

Note: Custody agreements must be approved by the court to be enforceable. The court's primary concern is the best interest of the child.