Practical information, not legal advice. Every family’s circumstances are different; no schedule or organisational approach suits everyone.
Keep practical organisation separate from legal advice
SplitParent is a co-parenting organisational app, not a legal service. This article does not explain your legal rights, interpret parenting orders or decide how parenting time and expenses should be allocated. Follow the arrangements that apply to your circumstances and seek qualified advice for legal questions.
For Australian government information about family relationships and parenting after separation, start with Family Relationships Online. For information about separated-parent services and child support, use Services Australia’s separated parents information. These services are separate from SplitParent.
Make your family’s schedule readable
Record parenting days, changeover times, places and transport details. Map a complete repeating cycle onto actual dates rather than relying only on a pattern name. Include appointments, school and daycare commitments.
Our schedule examples describe common patterns, not what the law requires or which arrangement your family should use. The schedule checklist helps organise the practical details.
Check local school and public holiday dates
Use your child’s school and the relevant state or territory education authority for term dates. Check school-specific variations and pupil-free days. If households are in different locations, clarify which dates and time zone matter for travel and changeovers.
Use the school holiday planning guide to record exceptions and the return to the regular routine.
Keep agreed costs and supporting records together
School, childcare, activities and medical expenses can create paperwork across both homes. Record who paid, the amount, the service period and the receipt. Separate practical expense tracking from questions about child support or legal responsibility.
Our shared child expenses guide is about record keeping. Refer to official information and appropriate advice for financial or legal obligations.
Choose communication that fits your circumstances
Keep practical updates specific: the date, the proposed change and what needs confirming. A shared record helps avoid searching through different conversations, but an app cannot resolve every disagreement.
If direct contact is unsafe or inappropriate, use suitable professional support and safety arrangements. Australian support information is available through 1800RESPECT. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
Give everyday information a shared home
A co-parenting calendar brings dates into view. SplitParent’s schedules, messaging, expenses and family records keep the practical information organised, while legal and professional questions stay with the appropriate services.