It’s not the 1980s anymore. Mothers do not get full custody “just because” they are the mom. Likewise, Fathers are not simply pushed aside, or considered to not be the primary caregiver “just because” they are the dad. Rather, the courts will now look at both parents, regardless of their gender. Very often, parents end up with a shared parenting schedule. For some families, it’s an equal 50/50 split, sometimes it’s a 60/40 split, some families do a 2-2-5 plan (i.e. one parent has Monday and Tuesday, the other parent has Wednesday and Thursday and then the parties alternate weekends), some families do a 2-2-3 plan (when the parenting plan is split up into two weeks, so that one parent has Monday and Tuesday in week one, then Wednesday and Thursday in week two, with alternating weekends), and some families even alternate weeks. However, when a parent is seeking a shared parenting plan, they should consider a variety of factors and ask specific questions to see if they, as well as their co-parent, can handle a shared parenting plan. Here are some suggestions to consider when considering a shared parenting plan:
- Can your work schedule accommodate a shared parenting plan?
- Can your co-parent’s work schedule accommodate a shared parenting plan?
- Do the parents live close enough to each other for frequent exchanges?
- Do the parents live in close enough proximity to the children’s school(s)?
- Does each parent have space in his or her home to provide the child with their own sleeping space?
- Who feeds the children their meals?
- Who puts the children to bed?
- Who brings the children to their extracurricular activities?
- Who brings the children to medical and dental appointments?
- Which parent(s) communicate with the children’s schools?
- Who does the child turn to when he or she has a problem at school?
- Who does the child turn to when he or she gets hurt?
- Are you willing and able to work together with your co-parent?
- Who helps the child with homework?
- Do you have other family support if you are unable to be with your children during your scheduled time?
Once you can answer these questions, you will have a better idea as to whether or not a shared parenting plan will work for you. Ever argue with a woman? Call us today, and let us help you resolve your parenting plan issues. Call us at 203.745.3151 or email us at info@wolfandshorelaw.com.
hould Ask When Considering Shared Parenting
It’s not the 1980s anymore. Mothers do not get full custody “just because” they are the mom. Likewise, Fathers are not simply pushed aside, or considered to not be the primary caregiver “just because” they are the dad. Rather, the courts will now look at both parents, regardless of their gender. Very often, parents end up with a shared parenting schedule. For some families, it’s an equal 50/50 split, sometimes it’s a 60/40 split, some families do a 2-2-5 plan (i.e. one parent has Monday and Tuesday, the other parent has Wednesday and Thursday and then the parties alternate weekends), some families do a 2-2-3 plan (when the parenting plan is split up into two weeks, so that one parent has Monday and Tuesday in week one, then Wednesday and Thursday in week two, with alternating weekends), and some families even alternate weeks. However, when a parent is seeking a shared parenting plan, they should consider a variety of factors and ask specific questions to see if they, as well as their co-parent, can handle a shared parenting plan. Here are some suggestions to consider when considering a shared parenting plan:
- Can your work schedule accommodate a shared parenting plan?
- Can your co-parent’s work schedule accommodate a shared parenting plan?
- Do the parents live close enough to each other for frequent exchanges?
- Do the parents live in close enough proximity to the children’s school(s)?
- Does each parent have space in his or her home to provide the child with their own sleeping space?
- Who feeds the children their meals?
- Who puts the children to bed?
- Who brings the children to their extracurricular activities?
- Who brings the children to medical and dental appointments?
- Which parent(s) communicate with the children’s schools?
- Who does the child turn to when he or she has a problem at school?
- Who does the child turn to when he or she gets hurt?
- Are you willing and able to work together with your co-parent?
- Who helps the child with homework?
- Do you have other family support if you are unable to be with your children during your scheduled time?
Once you can answer these questions, you will have a better idea as to whether or not a shared parenting plan will work for you. Ever argue with a woman? Call us today, and let us help you resolve your parenting plan issues. Call us at 203.745.3151 or email us at info@wolfandshorelaw.com.
