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Custody calendar: organising who has the children each day

Everything needed to turn a court order into actual dates: which rota pattern to choose, how to split holidays, and how to reach every handover without renegotiating it over WhatsApp.

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Shared custody calendar 2026-2027: free template and planning guide

How to build a shared custody calendar for 2026 and 2027: schedule types, school holiday checklist, free template, and frequently asked questions.

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July 27, 2026

Can AI Read Your Child Arrangements Order?

What AI can and cannot do when it reads your child arrangements order: what it detects, what you need to check yourself, and what happens to your data.

School bag hanging on a door handle, ready for a child handover

July 27, 2026

Child Handover Checklist: What to Pack for Every Custody Switch

A practical checklist for every child handover in shared custody: school kit, medication, activities, and the information that must travel with your child.

Father checking the co-parenting schedule on his phone next to a laptop

July 27, 2026

Google Calendar for co-parenting: step-by-step setup guide

How to set up a shared co-parenting calendar in Google Calendar, what you can share with the other parent, and where it starts to fall short.

July calendar pinned with wooden pegs amongst houseplants

July 27, 2026

Alternating weekends with your children: how to always know whose turn it is

How to count alternating weekends in your child arrangements, what happens when bank holidays or school holidays break the pattern, and how to stay on track.

A child's hoodie draped over an armchair beside a bedroom window

July 27, 2026

School Holidays and Shared Care: Easter, Bank Holidays, and INSET Days

How to handle Easter, bank holidays, half-term, and INSET days in shared care — and what to do when your child arrangements order stays silent.

Mother reading calmly at the dining table with natural light coming through the window and flowers on the table

July 27, 2026

How to Read Your Child Arrangements Order: Who Has the Children Each Day

Learn to read your child arrangements order and turn its residence, holidays and bank holiday clauses into a clear calendar that works for both parents.

Packed suitcase by the front door before a home transition in shared custody

June 30, 2026

How to Reduce Transition Stress in Shared Custody

Learn how to reduce home transition stress in shared custody with predictable routines, warning signs, and effective co-parenting coordination strategies.

Girl with school backpack leaving school, children in shared custody

June 27, 2026

School and Shared Custody: How to Stay Coordinated as Co-Parents

Coordinating school life with shared custody doesn't have to be hard. Teachers, circulars, permission slips and transitions: a guide for separated parents.

Children getting ready to go back to school

March 27, 2026

Back to school with separated parents: a practical guide to staying organised

How to organise the back-to-school period when parents are separated: school supplies, parent meetings, transport, and communication with the school.

Children taking part in sports extracurricular activities

March 26, 2026

Extracurricular activities in shared custody: how to decide and organise them

How to manage your children's extracurricular activities under shared custody: who decides, who pays, and how to coordinate across two households.

Shared custody calendar available for download

March 21, 2026

Custody calendar templates: free download and digital alternative

Download free shared custody calendar templates in PDF and Excel. Discover why the digital alternative is far more effective.

Setting up a digital co-parenting calendar on a mobile phone

March 16, 2026

Set up your co-parenting calendar in 10 minutes: a step-by-step guide

A practical guide to setting up a digital shared parenting calendar for separated parents in the UK. Step by step with real examples and everyday tips.

Family celebrating Christmas with children

March 8, 2026

Christmas with separated parents: how to enjoy the holidays without conflict

A practical guide to organising Christmas after separation: splitting school holiday days, building new traditions, and protecting the magic for your children.

Family enjoying summer holidays at the beach

March 7, 2026

Summer holidays with shared custody: how to plan them stress-free

How to plan summer holidays under shared custody: dividing weeks, travel, summer camps, and communicating with the other parent.

Moving boxes representing a change of address in a shared custody arrangement

February 21, 2026

Moving with Shared Custody: What the Law Says and How to Handle It

What to do if you need to move or your ex wants to relocate with shared custody. Legal framework, court authorisation, and how to protect your relationship with your children.

Children celebrating a happy birthday party

February 19, 2026

Birthdays with Separated Parents: How to Celebrate Without Conflict

Practical tips for organising birthdays and celebrations when parents are separated. Help your children enjoy these moments free from tension and conflict.