Get Basic Parenting Plan Instructions ... - State Of Oregon - Courts Oregon

Filling out the Basic Parenting Plan is an important step for parents navigating custody arrangements in Oregon. This guide will assist you in completing the necessary form while ensuring clarity and compliance with legal requirements.

Follow the steps to fill out the Basic Parenting Plan instructions effectively.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Basic Parenting Plan instructions and open it in your document editor.
2. At the beginning of the form, indicate the name of the county where you are filing your Basic Parenting Plan. Fill in the names of the Petitioner and Respondent as they appear in court documents. If you have a case number, enter it at the top right section.
3. In the section labeled 'Goals for our children', provide information on how this plan aims to support the optimal development of your children concerning continuity, stability, and mutual cooperation.
4. List each child in the designated section with their full legal names, dates of birth, ages, and biological sexes. If applicable, attach additional information for more than four children.
5. Detail the weekly child care schedule. Define the days and times when each parent will care for the children. Be specific and utilize a calendar if necessary to clarify arrangements.
6. Complete the vacation and holiday schedule with preferences for summer and specific holiday arrangements. Specify how each holiday will be shared or celebrated.
7. Outline decision-making processes regarding the children. State whether decisions will be joint or sole and identify the methods for communicating critical information.
8. Review the entire form for completeness and clarity. Ensure all necessary signatures are included at the end, indicating agreement between both parents where applicable.
9. Once finished, you can save your changes, download your completed form, print it for court submission, or share it electronically as needed.

Complete your Basic Parenting Plan online to ensure an organized and guided approach to custody arrangements.