Parenting Plan Worksheet

Build a visual two-week parenting schedule. Choose a common template or customise it day-by-day. Includes holiday assignments and a printable summary.

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This worksheet is a planning tool — not a legal document. A parenting plan only becomes legally binding when incorporated into a court order or separation agreement. Use this to explore and visualise arrangements before working with your attorney to formalise them.

Step 1 — Customise Your Worksheet

Step 2 — Choose a Schedule Template

Step 3 — Adjust the Schedule

Parent A Parent B Split Day Unassigned

Click any day to cycle: Unassigned → Parent AParent B → Split Day → Unassigned. Each cell represents one overnight.

Schedule Summary

Parent A — Nights
Parent B — Nights
Unassigned Nights
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Split days count as 0.5 nights for each parent. Overnight counts are used in Massachusetts child support calculations — see the Child Support Calculator for estimates.

Assign each holiday to Parent A, Parent B, or set to Alternate (A in odd years, B in even years). Click to toggle.

Step 5 — Additional Notes & Provisions

Use this space to record exchange times, exchange locations, communication agreements, travel provisions, or any other details important to your plan.

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Need Help Finalising Your Parenting Plan?

Our attorney can help you turn a working draft into a legally binding agreement — and anticipate issues you may not have considered.