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Post-Divorce Family Management Plan

Build a personalized co-parenting plan in 5 minutes. Cover custody, communication, finances, and school decisions — then bring it into divvi to track everything ongoing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a family management plan?

It is the practical companion to a parenting plan: the day-to-day agreements two households need once the decree is signed — how school and medical information gets shared, how expenses are split and reimbursed, how schedule changes are requested, and how the two of you communicate.

Is a family management plan the same as a parenting plan?

No. A Utah parenting plan is a court document filed with your case, setting legal custody, physical custody, and parent-time. A family management plan is not filed and is not enforced by a court; it is the working agreement that keeps the parenting plan from being tested every week.

Does a family management plan need to be signed or filed?

It does not have to be either. Most co-parents keep it as a shared reference. If a term matters enough that you would want a court to enforce it, it belongs in the parenting plan or the decree instead.

Can we change it later?

Yes, and you should expect to. Unlike a decree, which requires a formal modification and a substantial change in circumstances, a family management plan is yours to revise whenever the arrangement stops fitting — as children change schools, ages, or activities.