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during the summer, or if you will have a different schedule for the child(ren) during the summer

months. LDPP (50 to 150 miles): If listing a location other than the parents' homes then be specific.

For example, police substation at exit 243 on I-75.

Holiday Contact:

Basic LDPP and LDPP (50 to 150 miles): Determine how the child(ren) will be spending time during

holidays. Fill in the blanks by writing the appropriate parent’s name to show where the child(ren) will

be for the holidays. You may add other special occasions you celebrate below the printed list.

Summer Contact: Choose one of the options. If you are agreeing to a schedule other than one of the

first three options, remember to clearly explain the terms of your agreement.

B. Communication Section

Virtual Communication: Select all options that apply. Remember to write in specific days and times

that communication will take place or number of times per week, etc.

Communication: List the means of communication. (Ex. unrestricted, phone, email, etc.)

C. Exchange and Travel Section

Carefully read all of the options in each of the sections and check ALL that apply. Fill in the appropriate

blanks and describe in detail your plan for exchanging the child(ren), if the option allows for it.

D. Information Sharing Section

Provide each parties' complete information. Review the information provided, about sharing information

between parents, school and involvement in other activities.

E. Other Terms Section

Describe any other provisions you would like to include in your Parenting Plan.

F. Dispute Resolution

Decide whether you will agree to resolve any disputes that may arise in the future through mediation or other

means.

Step Five: File with the Court

If the plan is proposed by only one parent, that the parent alone should sign. If the plan is agreed to by both

parents, both parents must sign the parenting plan and have their signatures witnessed by a notary public or

deputy clerk. After completing the plan, you should file the original plan and a Notice of Filing with the

Clerk of Court in the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records. NOTE: If an

agreed parenting plan is not filed by the parties, the Court shall establish a plan.

Even if you and your child(ren)’s other parent are unable to come to an agreement on a parenting plan, please

complete the assessment to determine which parenting plan may be right for your family. Purchase the

appropriate parenting plan from the Clerk of Court, or download the plan from the 12

Judicial Circuit’s

website at Prepare as a draft in the event your case is referred to mediation.

LDPP Instructions rev. 9/09/08

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