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TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY LAW DIVISION Instructions and Overview For Your BASIC PARENTING PLAN* (These instructions are intended to be used while completing a Basic Parenting Plan) *Legal matters

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How to fill out a basic parenting plan:

1. Begin by discussing and negotiating with the other parent. Decide on important aspects such as custody, visitation schedules, and decision-making responsibilities.
2. Consider the specific needs and best interests of your child. Take into account their age, schooling, extracurricular activities, and any special considerations.
3. Document your agreements in a clear and concise manner. Use specific language and include all necessary details to avoid confusion later on.
4. Include information about legal and physical custody. Specify who will have primary custody, if it will be joint custody, or if there will be shared parenting time.
5. Provide a detailed visitation schedule. Determine the regular schedule, holiday visitation, and school breaks. Consider special occasions and family events as well.
6. Discuss and decide on decision-making responsibilities. Determine who will have the authority to make important decisions about the child's education, healthcare, religion, and other significant aspects of their life.
7. Include provisions for communication between parents. Determine the frequency and means of communication, such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings.
8. Address transportation arrangements. Determine how the child will be transported between households and who will be responsible for the associated costs.
9. Ensure that both parents understand and agree to the terms of the parenting plan. Consider seeking legal advice or mediation if necessary to facilitate the process.
10. Sign and date the final parenting plan document. Keep copies for both parents and consider filing it with the court if required by your jurisdiction.

Who needs a basic parenting plan?

1. Separated or divorced parents who share custody of their child.
2. Unmarried parents who wish to establish clear guidelines and expectations for co-parenting.
3. Parents who want to ensure consistency and stability in their child's life by formalizing custody and visitation arrangements.
4. Parents who want to minimize conflicts and disagreements by having a written agreement that outlines their parenting responsibilities.
5. Parents who want to protect their rights and interests in case of future disputes or legal issues involving the custody or visitation of their child.

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What is basic parenting plan?

A basic parenting plan is a document outlining the custody and visitation arrangements for children of divorced or separated parents.

Who is required to file basic parenting plan?

Parents who are divorced or separated and have children are required to file a basic parenting plan.

How to fill out basic parenting plan?

Fill out the basic parenting plan by detailing the custody and visitation schedule, as well as any other relevant information regarding the children.

What is the purpose of basic parenting plan?

The purpose of a basic parenting plan is to establish clear guidelines for custody and visitation arrangements in order to promote the well-being of the children.

What information must be reported on basic parenting plan?

Basic parenting plans must include details on custody, visitation schedules, communication protocols, decision-making processes, and any special agreements related to the children.

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