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Fillable Printable Parenting Plan and Guidelines - Missouri

Fillable Printable Parenting Plan and Guidelines - Missouri

Parenting Plan and Guidelines - Missouri

Parenting Plan and Guidelines - Missouri

PARENTING PLAN GUIDELINES
As of August 28, l998, section 452.310, RSMo, requires, “A party shall submit a proposed parenting plan
at the time of filing of a motion to modify or a petition involving custody or visitation issues. A party shall
submit a proposed parenting plan when filing the answer in such cases or within thirty days after service of a
motion to modify.” The requirements for the proposed parenting plan are outlined in the same statutory
section.
A parenting plan is intended to assist parents who are not living together in developing the ideal
environment for their child(ren). When making arrangements for the child(ren), parents need to consider the
child(ren)’s needs and interests above all else. Since every family is unique, parents are encouraged,
whenever possible, to work together to develop a plan that they both agree will meet the best interests of their
child(ren). When preparing the parenting plan, it is important to remember that specific information in the
following four areas must be included:
Custody and Visitation
Decision-Making Rights and Responsibilities
Dispute Resolution
Expenses of the Child(ren).
To assist parents with providing all required information, a parenting plan form and instructions for
completing the form are included with these guidelines. This form is intended for use by the child(ren)’s
mother and father. Any other party, such as a grandparent, filing a motion to modify or a petition involving
custody or visitation issues may wish to use this form for guidance in preparing his or her own plan to be
submitted to the court.
Note: Instructions for completing the form are in bold. Statements which should be included in all parenting
plans are marked with a checked box.
This specific parenting plan form may be used for the proposed parenting plan,
but use of this specific form is not required.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF _____________________________ COUNTY, MISSOURI
Judge or Division: Case Number:
Petitioner: Proposed Parenting Plan of:
Petitioner Respondent Both Parties
Respondent: Court Ordered Parenting Plan: (Court Use Only)
Temporary Order & Judgment Final Judgment (Date File Stamp)
Petitioner’s Information (unless waived)
Home Address:
Home Phone Number:
Respondent’s Information (unless waived)
Home Address:
Home Phone Number:
Parenting Plan
The following child(ren) were born to or adopted by the parties:
Name Birth Date Name Birth Date
A. CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME
1. CUSTODY: Specify who shall have legal and physical custody of all child(ren). Section 452.375 RSMo, provides the
following definitions: “Custody” means joint legal custody, sole legal custody, joint physical custody or sole physical
custody or any combination thereof. “Joint legal custody” means that the parents share the decision-making rights,
responsibilities, and authority relating to the health, education and welfare of the child(ren), and unless allocated,
apportioned, or decreed, the parents shall confer with one another in the exercise of decision-making rights,
responsibilities and authority. “Joint physical custody” means an order awarding each of the parents significant, but not
necessarily equal, periods of time during which the child(ren) reside with or are under the care and supervision of each of
the parents. Joint physical custody shall be shared by the parents in such a way as to assure the child(ren) of frequent,
continuing and meaningful contact with both parents.
Indicate the legal custody and physical custody arrangements for all child(ren). Complete a, b, c or d.
a. Mother and Father shall have joint legal custody and joint physical custody of all children.
b. Mother and Father shall have joint legal custody and Mother Father shall have sole physical
custody of all children.
c. Mother Father shall have sole legal custody and Mother and Father shall have joint physical custody of all
children.
d. Mother Father shall have sole legal custody and sole physical custody of all children.
Check box if there is a different legal custody and physical custody arrangement for any child. Complete a
separate Attachment A for each child for whom there is a different legal custody or physical custody arrangement.
There are different legal custody and physical custody arrangements for the following child(ren) in
Attachment A: ___________________, _____________________, ___________________ and __________________.
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2. PRIMARY RESIDENCE OF CHILD(REN): Indicate the residence of all child(ren). In situations of “joint legal custody
and joint physical custody” or “sole legal custody and joint physical custody”, the residence of one of the parents shall be
designated as the address of the child(ren) for mailing and educational purposes (Section 452.375 RSMo).
Check one: Mother Father
NOTE: Neither parent shall move his or her residence or the residence of the child(ren) without giving 60 days written
notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to any party with custody or visitation rights. (Section 452.377 RSMo)
Check box if there is a different primary residence for any child. Complete a separate Attachment A for each child
for whom there is a different primary residence.
There is a different primary residence for the following child(ren) in Attachment A:
_____________________, _______________________, _______________________ and _______________________.
3. PARENTING TIME: Children, whenever possible and appropriate, need to have frequent, continuing and meaningful
contact with both parents. (Section 452.340.7 RSMo)
Complete the parenting time schedule for each parent. Make sure to include the beginning and ending days and
times.
Example: The children will spend time with Father every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the 1
st
and 4
th
weekends of
each month from 6 p.m. on Friday to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
All children shall spend time with Mother on the following days and times: (For holidays and vacations see items 6 and 7.)
Weekends: every every other other (specify) __________________________________________________
from ____________________________________________ to _______________________________________________.
Weekdays: specify days_______________________________________________________________________________
from ____________________________________________ to _______________________________________________.
Other (specify) _____________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
All children shall spend time with Father on the following days and times: (For holidays and vacations see items 6 and 7.)
Weekends: every every other other (specify) __________________________________________________
from ____________________________________________to ________________________________________________.
Weekdays: specify days ______________________________________________________________________________
From ___________________________________________ to ________________________________________________.
Other (specify) _____________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Check box if there is a different parenting time schedule for any child. Complete a separate Attachment A for
each child for whom there is a different parenting time schedule.
There is a different parenting time schedule for the following child(ren) in Attachment A.
_______________________, ________________________, _______________________ and ______________________.
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4. EXCHANGES: State the location where exchange of all child(ren) shall occur at both the beginning and end of all
scheduled parenting times, including weekdays, weekends, holidays and vacations.
Indicate where all child(ren) will be picked up and dropped off for both the start and end of the scheduled parenting
times. Complete both “a” and “b” if there are school age child(ren). Complete only “b” when all child(ren) are not
school age.
a. When school is in session:
Exchange of all child(ren) from Mother to Father shall occur at:
Residence of Mother Residence of Father School
Other Location (specify) _______________________________________________________________
Address
Exchange of all child(ren) from Father to Mother shall occur at:
Residence of Mother Residence of Father School
Other Location (specify) _______________________________________________________________
Address
b. When school is not in session or if all child(ren) are not school age:
Exchange of all child(ren) from Mother to Father shall occur at:
Residence of Mother Residence of Father
Other Location (specify) _______________________________________________________________
Address
Exchange of all child(ren) from Father to Mother shall occur at:
Residence of Mother Residence of Father
Other Location (specify) _______________________________________________________________
Address
If an exchange occurs at a location other than a parent’s residence, the parent scheduled to have time with the
child(ren) shall pick up and return the child(ren) to the specified location and the other parent shall be responsible
for assuring the child(ren) are at the specified location for pick up, unless other arrangements are described:
__________________________________________________________________________________________.
Check box if there is a different exchange arrangement for any child. Complete a separate Attachment A for each
child for whom there is a different exchange arrangement.
There are different exchange arrangements for the following child(ren) in Attachment A.
______________________, _______________________, ___________________ and ___________________.
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5. TRANSPORTATION: State who will be responsible for transporting all child(ren) between the parents and how any
extraordinary transportation costs will be covered.
Example: Mother will be responsible for transportation of the children on the weekends, and Father will be
responsible for transportation during the week and for all holiday and vacation times. Each parent will be
responsible for his or her transportation costs.
Complete either “a” or “b”.
Transportation arrangements for all child(ren) for all scheduled parenting times, including weekdays, weekends,
holidays, and vacation times, shall be as follows:
a. Mother Father shall be responsible for all transportation of the children, including cost.
b. Mother and Father shall share responsibility for transportation of the child(ren), including cost, as follows:
(describe) ______________________________________________________________________________.
Complete “c” only if necessary. An example of an extraordinary cost might be airfare if one parent lives
out-of-state.
c. Extraordinary Transportation Costs (bus, taxi, train, airfare) shall be the responsibility of:
Mother Father Shared: ______% Mother ______% Father
Complete “d” only if necessary and describe other arrangements.
Example: On the first Wednesday of each month, Grandmother, Mary Smith, will pick up David from the day care and
take him to Father’s residence. Father will be responsible for taking David back to Mother’s residence at the end of the
visit. Father will be responsible for all transportation costs.
d. Other Transportation Arrangements: (describe) ______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________.
Check box if there is a different transportation arrangement for any child. Complete a separate Attachment
A for each child for whom there is a different transportation arrangement.
There are different transportation arrangements for the following child(ren) in Attachment A.
___________________, ____________________, ____________________ and ______________________.
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6. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: The holiday schedule allows each parent to share holidays and other special days with their
child(ren).
a. Check each box that applies.
Friday and Monday holidays include Saturday and Sunday.
Holidays take precedence over regular parenting time.
Holidays take precedence over vacations.
If the scheduled holiday weekend causes either parent to lose his or her regular weekend time, the parent losing the
regular weekend shall receive the other parent’s next regular weekend. Then the original schedule will be followed so
that each parent has two consecutive weekends.
Example: Labor Day is a Monday. It is Father’s holiday and, as a result, the children will be with him for the three day
weekend. If this is the scheduled weekend for the child(ren) to be with Mother, the child(ren) will now be with Mother for
the following two weekends. The first weekend, which is Father’s scheduled time, becomes Mother’s make-up time; the
second weekend is Mother’s scheduled time. On the third weekend, the child(ren) will go with Father and the regular
schedule will resume.
b. Complete chart by stating with which parent all child(ren) will spend each holiday. Be sure to include the start
and end times. [See item 7, Vacation Schedule when completing Holiday Schedule]
Example:
Holiday
Even Years Odd Years Parenting Time
From: To:
Memorial Day Mother Father
8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Holiday Even Years Odd Years Parenting Time
From: To:
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Day
Presidents’ Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Other Holidays (specify)
Special Occasions
(specify)
Halloween
Mother’s Day
Father’s Day
Mother’s Birthday
Father’s Birthday
Child’s Birthday
Check box if there is a different holday schedule for any child. Complete a separate Attachment B for each child for
whom there is a different holday schedule.
There are different holiday schedules for the following child(ren) in Attachment B:
______________________, _______________________, _______________________ and ________________________.
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7. VACATION SCHEDULE: The vacation schedule allows each parent to share vacation time with their child(ren). Each
parent may have parenting time with the child(ren) during the following vacation periods: Winter, Spring, Thanksgiving,
Summer and any other specified vacation period.
Each parent shall provide the other parent with a basic schedule, location and telephone numbers for emergency purposes
when traveling out-of-town with the child(ren).
Complete either “a” or “b”.
Complete “a” only if the parents have a specific vacation schedule which does not require prior notification.
Examples: Summer Vacation: Mother will have six weeks of vacation time with the children each summer as follows: the
first two weeks of June, the last two weeks of July, and the first two weeks of August. The vacation period will begin at
7 p.m. on Friday and end at 5 p.m. on the following Sunday.
Spring vacation: Mother will have the children in odd years from 3 p.m. on the last day of school before the Spring Break
until 7 p.m. on the last day of the Spring Break.
Complete “b” only if the parents will make specific arrangements at a later date and prior notification is required. If
you complete “b”, list the amount of vacation time (days or weeks) each parent shall have with the child(ren) for each
vacation period and the date by which arrangements must be made between the parents for each period. To complete
“b” proceed to next page and see item b.
Example: Winter vacation: The children shall spend 5 days with Mother and 9 days with Father. The parents will make
arrangements for specific dates and times no later than November 1
st
of each year.
a. All children shall be with Mother during vacation periods as follows: [See item 6, Holiday Schedule when completing
Vacation Schedule]
Winter: even years: From _______________________________ to ________________________________.
date and time date and time
odd years From _______________________________ to ________________________________.
date and time date and time
Spring: even years: From _______________________________ to ________________________________.
date and time date and time
odd years From _______________________________ to ________________________________.
date and time date and time
Summer: even years: From _______________________________ to ________________________________.
date and time date and time
odd years From _______________________________ to ________________________________.
date and time date and time
Thanksgiving: even years: From _______________________________ to ________________________________.
date and time date and time
odd years From _______________________________ to ________________________________.
date and time date and time
Other Vacation Time (describe): ______________________________________________________________________.
even years: From _______________________________ to ________________________________.
date and time date and time
odd years From _______________________________ to ________________________________
date and time date and time
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All children shall be with Father during vacation periods as follows: [See Item 6, Holiday Schedule when completing
Vacation Schedule]
Winter: even years: From ________________________________ to _________________________________.
date and time date and time
odd years From ________________________________ to _________________________________.
date and time date and time
Spring: even years: From ________________________________ to _________________________________.
date and time date and time
odd years From ________________________________ to _________________________________.
date and time date and time
Summer: even years: From ________________________________ to _________________________________.
date and time date and time
odd years From ________________________________ to _________________________________.
date and time date and time
Thanksgiving: even years: From ________________________________ to _________________________________.
date and time date and time
odd years From ________________________________ to _________________________________.
date and time date and time
Other Vacation Time (describe):_________________________________________________________________________
even years: From ________________________________ to _________________________________.
date and time date and time
odd years From ________________________________ to _________________________________.
date and time date and time
Check box if there is a different vacation schedule/arrangement for any child. Complete a separate Attachment B for
each child for whom there is a different vacation schedule/arrangement.
There are different vacation schedules/arrangements for the following child(ren) in Attachment B:
_____________________, __________________________, ______________________ and _______________________.
NOTE: If you completed “a”, go to item 8, Changes. Do not complete “b”.
b. Each parent will have a specific number of days or weeks for each vacation period with all children. However, since it is
not always possible for each parent to know in advance when he or she will be able to take a vacation period, the parents
shall mutually schedule the arrangements and dates for these vacation periods as follows:
Winter: All child(ren) shall spend ___________ (days) (weeks) with Mother and ___________ (days) (weeks) with Father.
number number
The parents will make arrangements for specific dates and times no later than ___________________ of each year.
date
Spring: All child(ren) shall spend ___________ (days) (weeks) with Mother and ___________ (days) (weeks) with Father.
number number
The parents will make arrangements for specific dates and times no later than ___________________ of each year.
date
Summer: All child(ren) shall spend ___________ (days) (weeks) with Mother and ___________ (days) (weeks) with Father.
number number
The parents will make arrangements for specific dates and times no later than ___________________ of each year.
date
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Thanksgiving: All child(ren) shall spend ___________ (days) (weeks) with Mother and __________ (days) (weeks) with Father.
number number
The parents will make arrangements for specific dates and times no later than ________________ of each year.
date
Other (describe): ______________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
All child(ren) shall spend ___________ (days) (weeks) with Mother and __________ (days) (weeks) with Father.
number number
The parents will make arrangements for specific dates and times no later than ________________ of each year.
date
Any vacation periods for which the parents do not make arrangements shall be scheduled as follows: (Complete a and b)
a. In even numbered years, Mother Father shall determine the length and beginning and ending times for the other
parent’s specified vacation time, and shall mail written notification of the scheduled arrangements to the other parent
within _________ days of the scheduled vacation,
number
and
b. In odd numbered years, Mother Father shall determine the length and beginning and ending times for the other
parent’s specified vacation time, and shall mail written notification of the scheduled arrangements to the other parent
within _________ days of the scheduled vacation.
number
Check box if there is a different vacation schedule/arrangement for any child. Complete a separate Attachment B for
each child for whom there is a different vacation schedule/arrangement.
There are different vacation schedules/arrangements for the following child(ren) in Attachment B:
________________________, ________________________, _______________________ and _______________________.
8. CHANGES: The parents’ schedules and commitments may require occasional changes in the parenting time schedule. Parents
shall attempt to agree on any changes, but the parent receiving a request for a change shall have the final decision on
whether the change shall occur. Complete a, b ,c, d, and e, if applicable.
a. The parent making the request may make such request (check all that apply):
in person by phone in writing to the other parent other (specify) _______________
b. The request for change shall be made no later than:
24 hours one week two weeks other (specify) _____________
prior to date of the requested change.
c. The parent receiving the request shall respond no later than:
24 hours one week two weeks other (specify) _____________
after receiving the requested change.
d. The response to the request may be made (check all that apply):
in person by phone in writing to the other parent other (specify) _______________
e. Any parent requesting a change of schedule shall be responsible for any additional child care or transportation costs
resulting from the change.
Mother and Father shall cooperate to allow the children to meet their school and social commitments.
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9. TELEPHONE CONTACTS: Each parent shall have reasonable access to all child(ren) by telephone during any period in
which the child(ren) are with the other parent, unless specified below:
Complete this section only if restrictions on non-emergency telephone contact are necessary.
Mother
Day(s) and Time(s) for phone calls: ________________
Restrictions ___________________________________
_____________________________________________
Father
Day(s) and Time(s) for phone calls: __________________
Restrictions: _____________________________________
________________________________________________
10. SPECIAL NEEDS (If applicable): Provide this information only if there are special needs, such as supervised visits, supervised
exchanges, or other restrictions necessary to assure the safety and well being of all child(ren).
Complete this section only if necessary.
If “a” is completed, “b” must be completed. In “a” state how often the supervised visits will be held and the length of
visits, and in “b” state who will supervise the visits and where the visits will take place.
Example: Mother will have supervised visits twice a week. Each visit will last four hours. Aunt Mary Smith will supervise the
visits in her home.
In “c” include who will supervise at the exchange for both the beginning and end of the visit.
If “a” or “c” is completed, “d” must be completed.
Complete “e” only if there are other restrictions related to persons the child(ren) should not have contact with or places
where the child(ren) should not be taken, and state the restrictions.
a. Mother Father shall have supervised visits with the child(ren).
How often visits will be held: (specify) _____________________________________________________________
Length of visits: (specify) ________________________________________________________________________
b. Visits shall be supervised by a mutually agreed upon third party professional person/agency
Name: (specify) _______________________________________________________________________________
Location: (specify) _____________________________________________________________________________
c. Exchanges of all child(ren) shall be supervised by a mutually agreed upon third party or professional agency or
person. Specify agency or person:
for beginning of visit ___________________________________________________________________________
for end of visit ________________________________________________________________________________
d. State the reasons for the restriction(s) listed in “a” or “c”: ______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________.
e. Other restrictions: (describe and state reasons for restrictions) ________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________.
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B. DECISION-MAKING RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 452.375 RSMo, provides that “…it is the public policy of this state to encourage parents to participate in decisions
affecting the health, education and welfare of their children, and to resolve disputes involving their children amicably through
alternative dispute resolution.”
Section 452.375 RSMo, provides that “If the parent without custody has been granted restricted or supervised visitation
because the court has found that the parent with custody or the child has been the victim of domestic violence, as defined in
Section 455.200 RSMo, by the parent without custody, the court may order that the reports and records made available
pursuant to this subsection not include the address of the parent with custody of the child.”
Check each box that applies.
All reports and records made available to Mother Father shall not include the address of the other spouse.
Each parent shall make decisions regarding the day-to-day care and control of each child while the child is with that
parent. Regardless of the decision-making responsibilities stated in this parenting plan, either parent may make
emergency decisions affecting the health or safety of the child(ren).
Each parent shall have access to medical and school records pertaining to the child(ren) and be permitted to
independently consult with any and all professionals involved with the child(ren). The parents shall cooperate with each
other in sharing information related to the health, education and welfare of the child(ren).
Each parent shall be responsible for getting records and reports directly from school and medical care providers.
1. DECISION-MAKING: Parents should attempt to share responsibility for making all major decisions regarding each
child. If not shared, explain the reason and which parent will be responsible for the decision. Include how decisions will
be made and information shared on all aspects of the child(ren)’s lives, including, but not necessarily limited to,
education, health care, child care and extracurricular activities.
Major decisions regarding the child(ren) may be shared. If not shared, check the responsible party and indicate
reason why.
Decision Making Rights and
Responsibilities
Shared If not shared, reason why Person Responsible
Mother Father
Education (what school the
child(ren) will attend, entry into
special classes)
Medical (medical procedures needed,
medications to be taken, mental health
treatment decisions)
Dental (procedures needed, including
orthodontics)
Selection of Health Care Providers
(doctor, hospital, therapist and
psychiatrists)
Selection of Child Care Providers
When with Mother
When with Father
Extracurricular Activities (what the
child(ren) will participate in when
these activities involve each person’s
parenting time)
Religious Upbringing
Other (specify)
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