Parenting Plan Template
A parenting plan helps separated parents agree practical arrangements for their children — where they live, how time is shared and how decisions are made — putting the children's interests first.
What this parenting plan covers
- Living and contact arrangements
- Holidays and special occasions
- How decisions are made
- Communication between parents
- How the plan can be reviewed
When you need a parenting plan
- Separating as parents
- Agreeing child arrangements
- Reducing conflict over parenting
The legal framework
Understanding the law behind a parenting plan helps you use it well. Here is the key UK legislation that applies:
Frequently asked questions
Is a parenting plan legally binding?
It's not automatically a court order, but it shows agreement and good faith, and can be made into a consent order if needed.
What if we can't agree?
Mediation is often the next step before any court application for a child arrangements order.
How Legal Lift helps
Answer a few plain-English questions and our AI generator produces a tailored parenting plan, ready to edit, download as PDF or Word, and e-sign with LegalSign. Every template is kept current with UK law, and our SRA-regulated solicitor partners are available if you'd like it reviewed.