Mutual Parenting Agreement Template for New Zealand

1. International Travel: Required if there are plans for overseas travel or if one parent lives abroad

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

3. Special Needs Provisions: Required if any children have special medical, educational, or other needs

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

5. Emergency Procedures: Detailed emergency protocols if there are specific health or safety concerns

6. Extended Family Contact: Include when maintaining relationships with extended family members needs specific arrangements

7. Educational Requirements: Required when specific educational arrangements or requirements need to be detailed

8. Relocation Provisions: Include when there's possibility of either parent relocating

1. Schedule A - Contact Calendar: Detailed calendar showing regular care arrangements, holidays, and special occasions

2. Schedule B - Financial Schedule: Breakdown of regular expenses and how they will be shared

3. Schedule C - Medical Information: Children's medical history, requirements, and emergency contacts

4. Schedule D - Education Details: School information, extra-curricular activities, and associated arrangements

5. Schedule E - Communication Log Template: Template for tracking important communications and decisions

6. Appendix 1 - Important Contacts: List of important contacts including doctors, schools, and emergency contacts

7. Appendix 2 - Agreed Service Providers: List of agreed medical practitioners, counselors, or other service providers

8. Appendix 3 - Holiday Schedule: Detailed arrangements for school holidays and special occasions