Agreements after separation

Making a Parenting Plan in England

England

A clear plan can reduce last-minute messages and misunderstandings. Here is what a parenting plan can cover in England, and how it differs from a court order.

Making a Parenting Agreement in the United States

United States

A written plan can reduce uncertainty about school weeks, holidays and handovers. In the United States, its legal effect depends on your state and whether the court has approved it.

Making a Parenting Plan in Canada

Canada

A parenting plan puts the everyday arrangements in one place. For families in Canada, a useful plan explains both the weekly routine and how bigger decisions will be made.

How to Manage Summer Planning in a Co-parenting Family

Summer planning when you share custody: start early, agree on the holiday weeks, swap days when you need to, and balance old traditions with new ones.

How Should We Communicate About the Children?

How to talk to your co-parent about the children without it turning into a fight: treat each other as colleagues, agree what you discuss and how often.

Making a Parenting Agreement in Sweden

Sweden

A clear plan can make handovers and everyday decisions easier. In Sweden, a practical parenting plan and an officially approved agreement have different purposes.

Co-Parenting Agreements Make Life Easier

When everyday life changes, planning and clear agreements make everything easier. Priorities vary from family to family, but communication, living arrangements, and logistics are all worth agreeing on — here's how to approach each part before you move on to "Creating Sustainable Agreements".