What is a parenting plan, and how is it created?

A parenting plan is a written agreement (confirmed in a court order) that outlines custody and visitation (Parenting Plan) arrangements between parents. It can include details such as the physical custodial time share terms, the holiday and vacation schedules, the child’s camp and/or extracurricular activity schedule, parental decisionmaking authority, and methods for resolving disputes. Parents can create a parenting plan together or with the help of mediators or attorneys.