The Alaska Parenting Plan Dispute Resolution and Early Resolution Program (APPARENT) Mediation Agreement is a type of legally binding agreement that is used to settle custody and visitation issues between parents. The APPARENT Mediation Agreement is designed to help parents resolve their differences in an amicable manner, allowing them to focus on the best interests of their children. The agreement is used to establish a parenting plan between the parties, which includes decisions related to visitation, custody, and other issues related to the care of the children. The APPARENT Mediation Agreement is available in two types: Standard and Modified. The Standard Agreement is the most commonly used and contains provisions related to the duration and frequency of visitation, legal custody, and physical custody. The Modified Agreement is used when the parties wish to modify the Standard Agreement to meet their own particular needs. Both agreements are voluntary and non-binding, meaning that either parent can choose not to enter into the agreement or can choose to modify it at any time. The agreements can also be modified to accommodate changes in circumstances such as a relocation of one of the parties or a change in the parenting schedule. The APPARENT Mediation Agreement is designed to provide a safe and secure environment for parents to discuss and resolve their disputes in an amicable and timely manner.