What is the best custody arrangement?

What is the best custody arrangement?

50/50 schedules work best when:

• The parents live fairly close to each other, so exchanges are easier.
• The parents are able to communicate with each other about the child without fighting.
• The child is able to handle switching between parents’ homes.
• Both parents are committed to putting the child’s best interest first.

How many overnights is 70/30 custody in a year?

Since 70/30 child custody works out to 4 overnights with the non-custodial parent per fortnight, this amount of custody is more even than “every other weekend”.

Why shared custody is the best arrangement?

A young man or woman who is close to both parents is better positioned than one raised in sole custody. Growing up in a shared parenting arrangement also better equips a person to raise their own family. They have had more role models in their life. And they probably have a large extended family to draw on.

Why would a judge not grant 50/50 custody?

With 50/50 physical custody, each parent spends an equal amount of time with the child. Since this arrangement requires a lot of cooperation between parents, judges won’t approve it unless they believe it will work and is in the child’s best interest.

What is a normal custody arrangement?

A standard custody agreement provides parents with basic rights and the accepted minimum amount of time with their child. A standard agreement typically gives one parent custody and the other parent visitation. Different jurisdictions have different standard agreements.

What is a good co parenting schedule?

The 2-2-3 schedule: Your child(ren) spend(s) 2 days with one parent, 2 days with the other parent and 3 days with the first parent. Then, the next week it switches. The alternating every 2 days schedule: Your child(ren) switch between the parents every 2 days.

What does a 70/30 schedule look like?

A 70/30 custody schedule means that a child spends 70% of their time in the care of one parent and 30% with the other. That corresponds with an average 2 nights out of 7 visiting one parent. Two out of seven is actually 29%. But the final percentage is often 30+ because of longer vacation visits.

Will a judge grant me every weekend?

Unless the other parent agrees, it’s unlikely that a judge will give you every single weekend. But asking for three weekends a month, such as in the 1st, 3rd and 5th weekends schedule, might work.