The Divorce Act Changes Explained

Parenting Plan

Definition of parenting plan
(Section 16.6(2), Divorce Act)

New section

Definition of parenting plan

(2) In subsection (1), parenting plan means a document or part of a document that contains the elements relating to parenting time, decision-making responsibility or contact to which the parties agree.
Old section

None.

What is the change

This amendment defines parenting plan as a written agreement reached by the parties regarding parenting or contact.

Reason for the change

The amendment specifies that for a document to be considered a parenting plan, the parties must agree to it.

When

March 1, 2021.