CHILD CUSTODY AND PARENTING PLAN AGREEMENT

(Oklahoma – Comprehensive Template)

[// GUIDANCE: This template is designed for use in Oklahoma District Courts exercising family‐law jurisdiction. Customize all bracketed fields, double-check parenting-time schedules, and attach any required statutory forms (e.g., Child Support Guidelines worksheet) before filing.]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Document Header
II. Definitions
III. Operative Provisions
    A. Legal Custody
    B. Physical Custody & Parenting-Time Schedule
    C. Holiday & Special Day Schedule
    D. Transportation & Exchanges
    E. Decision-Making Protocols
    F. Child Support & Financial Responsibilities
    G. Health Care & Insurance
    H. Education & Extracurricular Activities
    I. Communication & Technology Access
    J. Relocation
IV. Representations & Warranties
V. Covenants & Restrictions
VI. Default & Remedies
VII. Risk Allocation
VIII. Dispute Resolution
IX. General Provisions
X. Execution Block

I. DOCUMENT HEADER

1. Title. Child Custody and Parenting Plan Agreement (the “Agreement”).
2. Parties.
   a. [PARENT 1 LEGAL NAME], an individual residing at [Address] (“Parent 1”); and
   b. [PARENT 2 LEGAL NAME], an individual residing at [Address] (“Parent 2,” and together with Parent 1, the “Parties”).
3. Child(ren). The Parties are the biological/legal parents of:
   • [Child 1 Full Name], born [DOB]
   • [Child 2 Full Name], born [DOB]
   (individually and collectively, the “Child” or “Children”).
4. Effective Date. [Effective Date].
5. Jurisdiction & Venue. This Agreement shall be filed with and, upon approval, incorporated into an order of the District Court of [County] County, State of Oklahoma (the “Court”), which shall retain exclusive, continuing jurisdiction consistent with Oklahoma’s Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.

II. DEFINITIONS

For ease of reference, capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth below. Undefined capitalized terms shall be construed in accordance with Oklahoma family-law usage.

“Best Interest Factors” means the statutory considerations, developed by Oklahoma courts, used to determine the custodial arrangement most conducive to the Child’s welfare, health, safety, and emotional needs.

“Custodial Parent” means the parent with whom the Child is scheduled to reside at a given time under this Agreement.

“Holiday Schedule” means the allocation of federally-recognized holidays, school breaks, and other special days as set forth in Section III.C.

“Joint Legal Custody” means the mutual right and obligation to participate in major decisions affecting the Child’s welfare, including education, non-emergency health care, and religious upbringing.

“Parenting-Time Schedule” means the routine allocation of physical custody outlined in Section III.B.

“Relocation” has the meaning assigned under Oklahoma’s Relocation of Children Act, generally involving a change of the Child’s principal residence for more than sixty (60) consecutive days that significantly impacts the existing custodial schedule.

“Right of First Refusal” means the obligation to offer the other parent the opportunity to care for the Child before engaging a third-party caregiver, subject to Section III.B.7.

“Significant Change in Circumstances” means a material alteration in facts that may warrant modification of custody or support under Oklahoma law.

III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

A. Legal Custody

1. The Parties agree to Joint Legal Custody of the Child.
2. Major decisions require good-faith consultation and, where practicable, written agreement.
3. Absent mutual consent, either parent may petition the Court for dispute resolution, but shall first attempt mediation under Section VIII.

B. Physical Custody & Parenting-Time Schedule

1. General Schedule. Unless modified by mutual written agreement or by the Holiday Schedule, physical custody shall follow the pattern below:

• Week 1: Parent 1 from Monday after school (or 9:00 a.m. on non-school days) until the following Monday at school drop-off (or 9:00 a.m.).
• Week 2: Parent 2 on the same terms.
• The cycle repeats weekly.

[// GUIDANCE: Replace with any schedule—e.g., 2-2-3; alternating weekends—consistent with the Child’s developmental needs.]

2. Mid-Week Contact. The non-custodial parent shall have telephone/video contact each [weekday(s), time range] for up to [30] minutes.
3. Supervised Visitation (if applicable). [Describe supervision agency/person, duration, cost allocation].
4. Make-Up Parenting Time. Canceled periods due to the custodial parent’s unilateral action shall be rescheduled within [30] days.
5. Inclement Weather. School closures shall not, by itself, modify custodial responsibility; the Custodial Parent shall ensure the Child’s care.
6. Transportation & Exchanges are governed by Section III.D.
7. Right of First Refusal. If the Custodial Parent requires child-care lasting more than [X hours], that parent shall first offer the Non-Custodial Parent the option to care for the Child.

C. Holiday & Special Day Schedule

The Holiday Schedule supersedes the regular Parenting-Time Schedule and shall rotate annually unless otherwise stated.

1. Spring Break:
   • Even-numbered years: Parent 1 (5:00 p.m. Friday preceding break – 5:00 p.m. Sunday following break)
   • Odd-numbered years: Parent 2

2. Thanksgiving:
   • Even years: Parent 2 (5:00 p.m. Wednesday – 5:00 p.m. Sunday)
   • Odd years: Parent 1

3. Winter Break:
   • First half (5:00 p.m. day school dismisses – 12:00 p.m. Dec 26): Parent 1 even years; Parent 2 odd years.
   • Second half (12:00 p.m. Dec 26 – 5:00 p.m. day before school resumes): alternate.

4. Child’s Birthday: From [Time] to [Time], unless birthday coincides with the custodial parent’s period.

5. Mother’s/Father’s Day: To the appropriate parent annually.

6. Additional civic/religious holidays: [Insert schedule].

D. Transportation & Exchanges

1. Pick-Up / Drop-Off Location: [Mid-point / Parent’s residence / School].
2. Responsibility: The parent beginning a custodial period shall provide transportation, unless otherwise agreed.
3. Safety: Child shall be placed in age-appropriate restraint systems; Parties shall refrain from substance use within [12] hours pre-exchange.

E. Decision-Making Protocols

1. Day-to-Day Decisions: The Custodial Parent may make routine daily decisions.
2. Emergencies: Either parent may make immediate decisions affecting the Child’s safety or health and shall notify the other parent within [2] hours of the event.
3. Tie-Break Procedure: If a joint legal custody decision is deadlocked, the Parties shall:
   a. Confer with relevant professionals (teacher, physician, etc.);
   b. Attend one mediation session within [10] days;
   c. If unresolved, seek Court determination.

F. Child Support & Financial Responsibilities

[// GUIDANCE: Calculate child support using Oklahoma Child Support Guidelines and attach worksheet as Schedule 1.]

1. Baseline Support. Parent [Identify Payor] shall pay $[Amount] per month via Oklahoma Centralized Support Registry, commencing [Date].
2. Extraordinary Expenses. The Parties shall share, [Parent 1 % / Parent 2 %], the following verified costs:
   • Non-covered medical/dental/vision;
   • Agreed extracurricular activities;
   • Childcare necessary for employment or education.
3. Adjustment. Support may be recalculated upon a Significant Change in Circumstances or every [24] months, whichever first occurs.

G. Health Care & Insurance

1. Primary Coverage. [Parent] shall maintain comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for the Child.
2. Information Access. Both parents shall be listed with providers as contacts and shall receive duplicate statements.
3. Elective Procedures. Require joint written consent unless medically necessary.

H. Education & Extracurricular Activities

1. School Attendance. The Child shall remain enrolled at [School Name/District] unless mutually agreed or ordered otherwise.
2. Records. Both parents may access educational records pursuant to FERPA and Oklahoma law.
3. Extracurriculars. Participation requires mutual agreement as to activities exceeding [$ Threshold] per season.

I. Communication & Technology Access

1. Unrestricted Mail/Electronic Communication during the other parent’s custodial period, provided it is reasonable in frequency and does not interfere with scheduled activities or sleep.
2. Monitoring. Custodial Parent shall not monitor or obstruct communications except to safeguard the Child from harm.

J. Relocation

1. Statutory Notice. A parent intending Relocation must give written notice containing the information required by Oklahoma’s Relocation of Children Act at least sixty (60) days in advance, or within ten (10) days of learning of the relocation if less than sixty days’ notice is practicable.
2. Objection. The non-relocating parent may object in writing within thirty (30) days, triggering statutory mediation or expedited hearing procedures.
3. Temporary Orders. The Court may enter temporary orders to preserve the Child’s stability pending resolution.

IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES

1. Authority. Each parent represents that no other person holds equal or superior custodial rights absent disclosure herein.
2. Pending Matters. Each parent warrants full disclosure of any protective orders, juvenile proceedings, or criminal actions involving child welfare.
3. Capacity. Each parent is of sound mind, not under duress, and fully understands this Agreement.
4. Survival. The representations and warranties herein survive execution and filing with the Court.

V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

1. Non-Disparagement. Neither parent shall speak negatively about the other in the Child’s presence.
2. Substance Use. No parent shall consume alcohol or controlled substances within [X] hours prior to or during custodial periods, except lawful prescription medication taken as directed.
3. Firearms & Hazardous Materials. Firearms shall be stored secured and unloaded with ammunition separate, consistent with Oklahoma law.
4. Passport & Travel. The Child’s passport shall be held [by which parent / alternating possession]; international travel requires at least [30] days’ advance written consent.
5. Notice of Significant Events. Within 24 hours, each parent shall notify the other of any:
   • Hospitalization or serious injury;
   • Law enforcement involvement concerning the Child;
   • School disciplinary action resulting in suspension.

VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

1. Events of Default. Include any:
   a. Chronic denial of scheduled parenting time;
   b. Failure to pay child support exceeding [30] days;
   c. Violation of relocation provisions;
   d. Conduct endangering the Child’s safety.
2. Cure Period. Except in emergencies, a defaulting parent shall have [10] days after written notice to cure.
3. Remedies. Without limiting statutory remedies, the non-defaulting parent may seek:
   • Make-up parenting time on a day-for-day basis;
   • Monetary sanctions and attorney fees;
   • Contempt findings;
   • Modification of custody or support.
4. Attorney Fees. A prevailing party in enforcement proceedings shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs.

VII. RISK ALLOCATION

1. Indemnification. Each parent shall indemnify, defend, and hold the other harmless from losses, claims, or liabilities arising out of that parent’s negligent, reckless, or intentional acts or omissions affecting the Child. Such duty is secondary to the paramount consideration of child welfare and does not impair the Court’s ability to reallocate parental rights.
2. Limitation of Liability. Not applicable; parental duties are statutory and not subject to contractual caps.
3. Insurance. Each parent shall maintain at least $[Amount] in life insurance naming the Child as primary beneficiary.
4. Force Majeure. Parenting obligations may be temporarily suspended for natural disasters, declared emergencies, or other events making compliance impossible; the affected parent shall notify the other within 24 hours and work toward reasonable substitute arrangements.

VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

1. Governing Law. Oklahoma family law, interpreted under the Best Interest Factors.
2. Forum Selection. Exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the District Court of [County] County, State of Oklahoma, Family Division.
3. Mediation. Except for emergencies, the Parties shall mediate any dispute relating to custody, visitation, or child support with a mutually agreed mediator before petitioning the Court.
4. Arbitration. Only non-custodial and non-support economic disputes (e.g., reimbursement amounts) may be submitted to binding arbitration upon written agreement; custody matters remain subject to judicial oversight.
5. Jury Waiver. Family-law matters in Oklahoma are decided by the Court; no jury trial right is asserted or waived.
6. Injunctive Relief. Nothing herein limits a parent’s right to seek immediate injunctive or emergency relief from the Court to protect the Child.

IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Amendment & Waiver. Must be in a written instrument signed by both parents and, to be enforceable, approved by the Court. No waiver of any provision shall be deemed a waiver of any other provision.
2. Assignment. Parental rights and obligations are personal and may not be assigned.
3. Successors & Assigns. This Agreement binds the Parties and their legal representatives.
4. Severability. If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force, and the Court may reform the Agreement to comply with applicable law while preserving the Parties’ intent.
5. Integration. This Agreement, together with any schedules and Court addenda, constitutes the entire understanding of the Parties regarding custody and supersedes all prior agreements.
6. Notices. Written notice under this Agreement shall be delivered by (i) certified mail, return receipt requested; (ii) nationally recognized courier with signature required; or (iii) email with read receipt, at the addresses listed in Section I or any updated address delivered pursuant to this Section.
7. Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original. Signatures transmitted electronically (e.g., PDF, DocuSign) shall be treated the same as originals.

X. EXECUTION BLOCK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Child Custody and Parenting Plan Agreement as of the dates set forth below.

[// GUIDANCE: Attach notary acknowledgments below if local court rules require notarization for stipulated custody agreements.]

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Optional/If Required)

State of Oklahoma
County of [______]

This instrument was acknowledged before me on [Date] by [Parent 1 Name] and [Parent 2 Name].

Notary Public
Commission No.: _
My Commission Expires: _

COURT APPROVAL

The foregoing Child Custody and Parenting Plan Agreement is approved and incorporated herein, and the terms are adopted as an order of this Court.

DATED: ______

JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
[// GUIDANCE: Insert official title and signature line per local practice.]

[// GUIDANCE: Review local rules for mandatory parenting classes, information-sharing statements, and statutory notices (e.g., domestic violence disclosures). Confirm filing fees and service requirements prior to submission.]