Child Custody Agreement Template (Free Download + AI Generator)
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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]
1. Legal and Physical Custody
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:
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[Days of the week or month, e.g., alternate weekends from Friday 6:00 PM to Sunday 6:00 PM]
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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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