Custody Agreement

Custody Agreement

This Custody Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on [Date], by and between:

Parent 1: [Full Name], residing at [Address]
Parent 2: [Full Name], residing at [Address]

Child(ren):

1. [Full Name], born on [Date of Birth]
2. [Full Name], born on [Date of Birth]
   (Include additional children if applicable)

1. Custody Arrangement

1.1 Physical Custody

• Parent 1 will have physical custody of the child(ren) [specify days, e.g., during the school year] and Parent 2 will have physical custody of the child(ren) [specify days, e.g., on weekends].

1.2 Legal Custody

• Both parents shall share legal custody of the child(ren), meaning both parents will have the right to make important decisions regarding the child's education, health, and welfare.

2. Visitation Schedule

2.1 Regular Visitation

• Parent 2 will have visitation rights every [e.g., every other weekend, one evening during the week, etc.]. The specific times are [specify days and times].

2.2 Holidays and Special Occasions

• The child(ren) will spend [specify holidays] with [Parent 1/Parent 2], and [specify holidays] with the other parent. Special arrangements for [birthdays, vacations, etc.] are as follows: [detail any special arrangements].

2.3 Vacation Time

• Each parent is entitled to [number] weeks of vacation time with the child(ren) each year. The vacation schedule must be communicated to the other parent at least [number] weeks in advance.

3. Child Support

3.1 Amount and Payment

• Parent 1 agrees to pay Parent 2 child support in the amount of [specify amount] per [week/month] for the support of the child(ren). Payments will be made by [method of payment].

3.2 Expenses

• Each parent will be responsible for [specify which expenses, e.g., medical expenses, extracurricular activities] as follows: [detail responsibility].

4. Decision-Making

4.1 Education

• Both parents will make decisions regarding the child's education together. [Specify any details or special provisions.]

4.2 Health Care

• Both parents will make decisions regarding the child's health care together. [Specify any details or special provisions.]

4.3 Religion

• The parents agree to [specify any agreements or leave open for flexibility].

5. Dispute Resolution

In the event of a disagreement regarding the terms of this Agreement, the parties agree to [mediation/arbitration] before seeking court intervention.

6. Modifications

This Agreement may be modified by mutual written consent of both parents or by a court order if necessary.

7. Signatures

By signing below, both parents acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Custody Agreement.

Parent 1:
Signature: ___________________________
Date: _______________________________

Parent 2:
Signature: ___________________________
Date: _______________________________

Notarization

Notary Public:
[If required, have the agreement notarized to add an extra layer of legal authenticity.]