Parenting Plan


Are you separating and do you have minor children? Then (under Dutch law) you need to make a Parenting Plan.

What does a Parenting Plan entail?


Do you have minor children and you wish to split up as partners? Then (under Dutch law) you should develop a Parenting Plan. There are all kinds of issues that need to be addressed in the best interest of the children.

Drawing up such a plan ensures that you think carefully about what should be taken care of and how you want to go about that.

Often it is a challenge to reach joint agreements yourselves. As a mediator, I can adequately help you.

What does it state?


The Parenting Plan should deal at least with the following topics:

You can also capture issues such as:

  • Care and division of tasks

  • Mutual contact and consultation (right to receive and duty to provide information about the child / children)

  • Accessibility

  • School / sport

  • Medical care

  • Vacations / holidays and birthdays

  • Travelling with the children

  • Insurance for of the children

  • How to deal with the introduction of new relationships in the lives of the children

  • Periodical evaluation of your appointments


There can also be a mirrored situation: a divorced parent forming a new blended family together with a new spouse and children. In that situation it is wise to draw up a Blended Family Plan. (Read more here).


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