Joint Custody Contract Template for New Zealand

1. International Travel: Used when there's potential for overseas travel, including passport arrangements and consent requirements

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

3. Special Needs Provisions: Required when child(ren) have specific medical, educational, or developmental needs

4. Relocation Provisions: Include when there's possibility of one parent moving to a different city or country

5. Step-Parent/New Partner Guidelines: Used when either parent has new partners who will have significant interaction with the children

6. Social Media and Privacy: Include when there are specific concerns about online presence and sharing of children's information

7. Extended Family Access: Used when arrangements for grandparents or other family members need to be formalized

1. Schedule A - Care Calendar: Detailed calendar showing regular care arrangements, including school terms and holidays

2. Schedule B - Holiday Schedule: Specific arrangements for school holidays, public holidays, and special occasions

3. Schedule C - Contact Details: List of important contact information for both parents, schools, doctors, and emergency contacts

4. Schedule D - Financial Schedule: Detailed breakdown of shared expenses and payment arrangements

5. Appendix 1 - Emergency Medical Authorization: Authorization forms for emergency medical treatment

6. Appendix 2 - School Authorization: Forms authorizing both parents' access to school information and activities

7. Appendix 3 - Parenting Guidelines: Agreed-upon guidelines for consistent parenting approaches across both households