England & Wales

Child Arrangements Agreement – £95

Already agreed the arrangements for your children? Turn what you have agreed into one clear written document.

Create your agreement – £95

One-off payment · Complete online · Save and return

Parents do not always need a court order to make arrangements for their children.

How it works

1Check suitability — Four quick questions. No payment required.
2Choose your document — After the suitability check, pick an agreement or a court application.
3Create your free account — Save your progress and continue securely.
4Complete your document — Continue after creating your account, then review and download.

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Choose what you want to prepare

You choose this after the four suitability questions, before you create your account.

If you have agreed the arrangements, you can put them in writing in a Child Arrangements Agreement.

If you want to make an application to the Family Court, you can prepare the court application instead.

What your document covers

Where the children live day to day
The regular weekly pattern of time with each parent
School holidays, birthdays and Christmas
Handovers: times, places and who travels
How you will communicate about the children
Schooling, health and important decisions
Holidays abroad and travel consent
How you will review or change the arrangements

A written Child Arrangements Agreement is not a court order and is not legally binding. Many parents still find it valuable, because it records clearly what has been agreed and reduces misunderstandings later.

Not sure you both agree yet?

This service is built for parents who have broadly agreed what should happen, or who are close to agreeing. If arrangements are still disputed, family mediation is usually the next step and is normally required before most court applications. You can find a mediator through the Family Mediation Council.

If you or your children are at risk, call 999 in an emergency. The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is free on 0808 2000 247.

Common questions

A guided set of questions and the finished document you can download, either a written Child Arrangements Agreement or a prepared court application. The fee is one-off and covers the Child Arrangements service only.

Are you also divorcing?

Child arrangements are dealt with separately from the divorce itself. If you also need to apply for a divorce in England or Wales, CalmSplit guides you through that application for a one-off fee of £159.

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CalmSplit is not a law firm. This service prepares documents from the information you provide. CalmSplit does not advise you which legal route to take.