The Co-Parenting Preparation Toolkit

Turn scattered questions into separate perspectives, a usable preparation brief, a quote-based budget, and focused questions for professional consultations.

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What's inside

  • Guided preparation PDF — 43 pages: A clear starting sequence, fillable brief and consultation forms, 200 questions across five topics, 40 clinic and attorney prompts, and six fictional worked examples.
  • Response Companion — Excel workbook: Record each person’s perspective separately, shared understanding, remaining differences, and next actions for all 200 topics. Track unresolved issues and compare consultation answers.
  • Quote-based cost planner — Excel workbook: Choose relevant items from 32 planning categories, enter quantities and written quotes, and record confirmed coverage and proposed contributions. Unknown prices and unfinished selections remain visible.
  • Attorney preparation discussion draft — Word, 26 pages: Work through 24 topics with space for both perspectives and questions for counsel. Topic IDs connect it to the PDF and response workbook. It is a preparation record for review, not an agreement to sign.
  • Offline Start Here guide: See what to open first and how the files work together. Begin with three open questions and one next action; you do not need to complete every prompt.

Look inside

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Attorney preparation draft: the 24-topic map, page 2 of 26
Attorney preparation draft: the 24-topic map, page 2 of 26 Open full preview
Fillable preparation brief, page 3 of 43
Fillable preparation brief, page 3 of 43 Open full preview
Clinic consultation questions, page 36 of 43
Clinic consultation questions, page 36 of 43 Open full preview
Fictional worked example: unequal income, page 10 of 43
Fictional worked example: unequal income, page 10 of 43 Open full preview
Cost planner: incomplete selections stay visible
Cost planner: incomplete selections stay visible Open full preview
Response Companion: separate perspectives and remaining differences
Response Companion: separate perspectives and remaining differences Open full preview

$49 one-time · PDF + Word draft + two Excel workbooks · instant download

Buy the toolkit: $49

Download a free sample (PDF) — 30 conversation questions from our free guide, with space for notes.

Your first useful result

  1. Open the Start Here guide and choose three relevant questions.
  2. Record each person’s perspective and what remains unclear.
  3. Choose one next action, an owner, and a review date. Add written quotes and professional answers as you obtain them.

The files support repeated conversations. Shared notes do not establish agreement, legal rights, or clinical suitability.

Who this is for

For people exploring platonic co-parenting or a known-donor arrangement who want a structured way to record questions and prepare for professional consultations. Use the sample to judge whether the format helps you before buying.

What this is not

The agreement template is a discussion draft for attorney review. It does not establish parentage or determine custody, support, or enforceability. A qualified attorney in your jurisdiction should review your circumstances and any proposed agreement. No reduction in legal fees or particular outcome is promised.

Common questions

Is this a substitute for a lawyer?

No. It helps you organize information for an attorney; it does not replace legal advice. Ask a qualified attorney about independent representation and the documents needed for your arrangement.

What format are the files?

One 43-page PDF guide with 17 fillable fields across its brief, response, and consultation forms; one editable 26-page Word discussion draft; two Excel workbooks; and an offline HTML Start Here guide. The 200-topic response workbook provides separate answer columns for both people. Extract the ZIP before opening the files. Use a PDF reader that saves form entries and compatible Word/Excel software. The materials work offline without a CoParentPrep account.

Does it cover known-donor arrangements too?

Yes. The workbook includes donor and co-parent discussion topics. Ask your attorney which framework and documents fit your circumstances; this is not a completed donor agreement.

What if it's not useful to me?

Refunds are handled through the checkout platform's standard policy. See the checkout page for terms.

Scope and editorial approach

The toolkit organizes preparation; it does not assess a person, recommend treatment, establish rights, or promise lower professional fees. Its source notes link to primary clinical guidance and consultation resources. Read our editorial policy and review limits.