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CHILD CUSTODY AGREEMENT

This Child Custody Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on [Effective Date], by and between:

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

and

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

Child/Children: [Full Name(s) and Date(s) of Birth]

Parent 1 shall have [sole/joint] legal custody, meaning the authority to make decisions regarding the child’s health, education, and welfare. Physical custody shall be [sole/joint/shared] as described in the visitation schedule below.

2. Visitation Schedule

The non-custodial parent shall have visitation rights as follows:

  • [Days of the week or month, e.g., alternate weekends from Friday 6:00 PM to Sunday 6:00 PM]

  • Holidays shall alternate yearly, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

[Days of the week or month, e.g., alternate weekends from Friday 6:00 PM to Sunday 6:00 PM]

Holidays shall alternate yearly, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

3. Transportation Responsibilities

The parent beginning the visitation period shall be responsible for transportation, unless otherwise agreed.

4. Child Support and Expenses

Each parent shall contribute to the child’s support according to state child support guidelines or as otherwise mutually agreed in writing. Additional expenses, such as medical, educational, or extracurricular costs, shall be shared [equally/as per percentage].

5. Decision-Making Authority

Decisions regarding major issues (medical care, education, religious upbringing) shall be made jointly unless otherwise stated herein.

6. Dispute Resolution

In the event of disagreement, the parties agree to first attempt mediation before seeking court intervention.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State].

Signatures

Parent 1: ________________________ Date: ___________

Printed Name: ____________________

Parent 2: ________________________ Date: ___________

Printed Name: ____________________

Notary (if required): __________________ Date: ___________

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