Take the stress out of parenting arrangements

amica is available on your phone and on your laptop, making it easier for you and your former partner to talk through parenting arrangements on the go.

amica app screen showing: “Creating parenting arrangements” heading. Three tabs are visible, 1. Essentials, 2. Scheduling, and 3. Additions. The Scheduling tab is selected. There is a card with a schedule on it with the text, “Waiting for Sam to view your schedule”. The schedule shows ‘3 Nights with you’ selected: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. It also shows ‘4 Nights with Sam’ selected: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The top of a second card is visible with the heading ‘Handovers’.

Start by creating a parenting schedule

Separating from your partner when you have children can be tough for you – and for the kids. It’s important that any decisions you make about parenting are in your children’s best interests.

Start by making a parenting schedule on your phone or computer. Create a cycle that suits your family, then choose handover days, times, and locations that work for both of you.

amica app screen showing a form with question: “Would you like to include the following statement? We will notify each other about Georgia and Leo’s sport and extracurricular events and we agree that each parent will be able to attend the events.” and the options: 1. Yes, include this statement, 2.No, don’t include this statement.

Next, agree on the big and small things

Follow amica’s step-by-step guidance to decide on things like school holidays, special occasions, health and travel for your children.

amica app screen showing: “Creating parenting arrangements” heading. Three tabs are visible, 2. Scheduling, 3. Additions and 4. Complete. The Complete tab is selected. There is a pop up banner with the text: “Are you ready to create your parenting agreement document? Jamie has requested your parenting agreement document. You both need to confirm that you are ready to create your document as you can do this only once.” Below the banner is the text: “You can create a formal or informal agreement. You will both need to agree on the document type before you can create it. You can learn and choose the document type here: Learn about document types button.”

Create an agreement that outlines everything

Once you’ve agreed on a parenting schedule and included all the important details, you can view or download your parenting agreement. You can even sign your document online to generate a parenting plan.

Low cost options are available for people on low incomes.

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