Child arrangements and parenting plans
CalmSplit helps parents build a written parenting plan covering living arrangements, schooling, holidays and communication. Where agreement cannot be reached, we can signpost mediation.
From
£250
per person · £500 total for both partners
HMCTS fees payable separately
Who this is for
- Parents who can communicate constructively
- Cases without safeguarding concerns
Not suitable for
- Urgent safeguarding matters
- Contested Child Arrangements Order proceedings
Benefits
- Structured plan template
- Guided prompts for each topic
- Version history
The process
- 01
Add your children
Age and school details.
- 02
Work through topics
Ten guided sections.
- 03
Agree together
Both parents review and confirm.
- 04
Export
Download a plain-English plan.
You'll need
- Children's basic details
- School term dates
- Any existing arrangements
Timescale
Typically 1 - 3 weeks to complete together.
Price
£250 per person
£500 total for both partners
HMCTS fees payable separately
What's included
- Parenting plan builder
- Version history
- Referral to mediation if needed
What's not included
- Child Arrangements Order
- Court applications
Frequently asked questions
A parenting plan is not itself a court order. It is a strong indication of what both parents have agreed and is highly persuasive if court proceedings later become necessary.
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