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Informal Custody Agreement Template for New Zealand

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Key Requirements PROMPT example:

Informal Custody Agreement

"I need an Informal Custody Agreement for shared care of two children (ages 8 and 10) with my ex-partner, with a 60/40 time split and specific arrangements for school holidays starting January 2025."

Document background
The Informal Custody Agreement serves as a structured yet flexible document for parents or guardians in New Zealand who wish to establish clear custody arrangements without immediate court intervention. It is particularly useful for separated parents who can maintain an amicable relationship and agree on major decisions regarding their children's care. The document incorporates requirements from New Zealand's Care of Children Act 2004 and related family law legislation, while remaining more accessible than formal court orders. This agreement typically includes arrangements for day-to-day care, decision-making processes, communication protocols, and specific provisions for holidays and special occasions. While informal, the agreement can serve as a foundation for future court orders if needed and demonstrates the parties' commitment to maintaining stable care arrangements for their children.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification of all parties to the agreement, including parents/guardians and children

2. Background: Brief context of the current situation and reason for the agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Best Interests of the Child: Statement acknowledging that all arrangements are made with the child's best interests as the paramount consideration

5. Primary Care Arrangements: Details of the regular day-to-day care schedule and living arrangements

6. Decision-Making Rights and Responsibilities: How parties will make decisions regarding education, health, religion, and other significant matters

7. Communication: How and when parents will communicate about the child and with the child

8. Holiday and Special Occasion Arrangements: Specific arrangements for school holidays, birthdays, and other special events

9. Transportation and Handover: Details of how and where children will be transported between parents

10. Modification of Agreement: Process for reviewing and modifying the agreement as circumstances change

11. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving any disagreements about the arrangement

Optional Sections

1. International Travel: Include when there's possibility of overseas travel or when one parent lives abroad

2. Extended Family Contact: Include when arrangements for grandparents or other family members need to be specified

3. Educational Arrangements: Include when specific arrangements for school choice or education decisions need to be detailed

4. Medical Care: Include when there are specific medical needs or arrangements to be addressed

5. Cultural and Religious Practices: Include when specific cultural or religious considerations need to be addressed

6. Relocation Provisions: Include when there's possibility of one parent moving to a different city/region

7. Special Needs Provisions: Include when the child has special needs requiring specific arrangements

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule A - Contact Calendar: Detailed calendar showing regular care arrangements, including pickup/dropoff times

2. Schedule B - Holiday Schedule: Detailed breakdown of holiday arrangements including school holidays and public holidays

3. Schedule C - Special Occasions: List of special occasions (birthdays, religious festivals, etc.) and associated arrangements

4. Schedule D - Contact Information: Contact details for all relevant parties, including emergency contacts

5. Schedule E - Child's Regular Activities: List of regular activities (sports, classes, etc.) and associated transport arrangements

6. Appendix 1 - Communication Log Template: Template for recording important communications between parties

7. Appendix 2 - Expense Sharing: Details of how child-related expenses will be shared and recorded

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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