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Family Law

Parenting Plan

Drafting comprehensive parenting plans requires hours of research into state-specific requirements, careful attention to custody schedules, and precise language for decision-making provisions. Attorneys spend 4-5 hours per plan researching templates, customizing provisions, and ensuring compliance with local court rules—time that could be spent on higher-value client work.

Automation ROI

Time savings at a glance

Manual workflow4.5 hoursAverage time your team spends by hand
With CaseMark12 minutesDelivery time with CaseMark automation
EfficiencySave 22.5x time with CaseMark

The Problem

Drafting comprehensive parenting plans requires hours of research into state-specific requirements, careful attention to custody schedules, and precise language for decision-making provisions. Attorneys spend 4-5 hours per plan researching templates, customizing provisions, and ensuring compliance with local court rules—time that could be spent on higher-value client work.

The CaseMark Solution

CaseMark automates parenting plan creation by analyzing your case documents, researching state-specific requirements, and generating complete, court-ready plans in minutes. Our AI pulls relevant facts from your files, incorporates jurisdiction-specific provisions, and structures all nine essential sections with proper legal formatting and citations to authoritative sources.

Key benefits

How CaseMark automations transform your workflow

Generate complete 9-section parenting plans in 12 minutes vs. 4.5 hours manually

Automatically incorporate state-specific custody requirements and court form standards

Pull case facts directly from uploaded documents using intelligent document analysis

Include properly formatted schedules for visitation, holidays, and decision-making authority

Cite authoritative sources including state bar guidelines, Nolo, and LegalZoom templates

What you'll receive

Parties Involved
Custody Arrangements
Parenting Time Schedule
Decision-Making Responsibilities
Communication and Access
Child Support and Expenses
Relocation and Travel
Dispute Resolution
Signatures and Notarization

Document requirements

Required

  • Case Information
  • Custody Preferences

Optional

  • Prior Court Orders
  • Child Support Calculations
  • Communication Records
  • State-Specific Forms

Perfect for

Family Law Attorney
Paralegal
Solo Practitioner
Legal Aid Attorney
Mediator

Also useful for

This workflow is applicable across multiple practice areas and use cases

Estate Planning78% relevant

Estate planning attorneys need parenting plans when drafting guardianship provisions in wills and trusts to specify custody arrangements if parents become incapacitated or deceased.

Comprehensive estate plans for parents with minor children require detailed custody and guardianship arrangements that mirror parenting plan structures, including decision-making authority and visitation schedules for appointed guardians.

Litigation General72% relevant

General litigation practitioners handling family-related disputes, domestic relations matters, or cases involving child welfare issues need standardized parenting plan templates.

Many general practice litigators encounter custody-related matters as ancillary issues in other cases or handle occasional family law matters, requiring efficient tools to draft compliant parenting plans without extensive family law specialization.

Legal aid organizations and family services nonprofits use parenting plans to assist low-income families in establishing custody arrangements outside of contested litigation.

Nonprofit legal services organizations frequently help unrepresented parties draft parenting plans for mediation or uncontested custody cases, making automation tools valuable for serving more clients with limited resources.

Frequently asked questions

Q

How does CaseMark ensure the parenting plan complies with my state's requirements?

A

CaseMark automatically researches and incorporates state-specific requirements by accessing official court forms, state bar guidelines, and jurisdiction-specific templates. The AI cross-references your case details with current legal standards to ensure compliance with local rules and formatting requirements.

Q

Can I customize the custody schedule and visitation provisions?

A

Yes, CaseMark generates a comprehensive starting draft based on your case documents and preferences, which you can easily customize. The AI structures standard schedules for regular parenting time, holidays, and special occasions, giving you a solid foundation to modify based on your client's specific needs.

Q

What information do I need to provide to generate a parenting plan?

A

You'll need basic case information (party names, children's details), custody preferences, and any relevant prior orders. CaseMark's AI extracts facts from your uploaded documents automatically, so you don't need to manually input every detail—just upload your files and the system handles the rest.

Q

How long does it take to create a parenting plan with CaseMark?

A

CaseMark generates a complete, court-ready parenting plan in approximately 12 minutes. This includes document analysis, legal research, and drafting all nine essential sections—compared to 4-5 hours for manual drafting.

Q

Does the parenting plan include child support calculations?

A

Yes, CaseMark includes a child support and expenses section that incorporates state guideline calculations and expense-sharing provisions. The AI searches for official state calculation tools and formats the financial provisions according to jurisdiction-specific requirements.

Q

Can CaseMark help with dispute resolution and modification clauses?

A

Absolutely. CaseMark automatically includes dispute resolution provisions with standard mediation and court process language drawn from authoritative templates. The AI incorporates best practices from family law resources to ensure your plan addresses future modifications and conflict resolution procedures.

Q

What if I have an existing parenting plan that needs updating?

A

Simply upload your existing parenting plan along with any new information or changed circumstances. CaseMark will analyze the current plan, identify sections requiring updates, and generate a revised version that incorporates the changes while maintaining consistency with current legal standards.