Nesting Agreement Builder

Nesting Agreement Builder

Welcome! This tool will guide you through creating a personalized Nesting Agreement for your family.

Complete all sections, and we'll email you a Word document that you can review, edit, and discuss with your co-parent.

Basic Information

We'll send your completed agreement to this email address
A simple name helps everyone know which home you're referring to

Secondary Home

1. Transition Schedule

Define when each parent's time in the family home begins and ends. Be specific about times to avoid confusion.
What time does one parent leave and the other arrive?

Week 1:

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Week 2:

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Enter parent names or initials for each day

2. Space Standards for Child(ren)'s Home

Being specific about how spaces should be left helps prevent frustration. Check all that apply for each area.

Kitchen

Bedroom

Bathroom

Common Areas

Food & Groceries

4. Individual Responsibilities

Assign specific recurring tasks to each parent. This creates clarity and prevents tasks from falling through the cracks.

5. Joint Responsibilities

Some tasks are best handled collaboratively or on a rotating basis. Define how these will be managed.

6. Personal Items & Storage

Clarify what personal items can be kept at the shared space(s) and where they should be stored.

7. Communication About the Space

Agree on how you'll communicate about space-related matters, supply needs, or issues that arise.

8. New Partners

9. Ending the Nesting Arrangement (The Nesting Offramp)

Nesting is typically a transitional arrangement. Having a clear process for ending it helps ensure a smooth transition when the time comes.
How much advance notice should be given?