Parenting Time (Formerly Known as “Access”)
There are many factors that the court will consider in their analysis of the best interests of the child/ren when determining parenting time/access schedules. You should not make any assumptions. You should not believe the myths that are widely spread among the population. For example, one of which is a myth that only mothers receive primary care of the children.
When determining parenting time/access schedules, the court will consider several factors. They include: age of the child, historical roles of the parents, post-separation involvement. Other factors include: ability to facilitate time of the other parent, family violence, needs of the child of that age, and many other factors. Some factors may or may not be applicable or determinative to your particular case.
Although sometimes one party may obtain a litigation advantage by making false claims, it is important to know that eventually, the court will find out the truth. The court will have a chance to carefully consider all the relevant factors. If a false claim has been made, it will work against the party who had made the claim. It will eliminate the original litigation advantage. In other words, a short-term gain will sacrifice the long-term result.
Variety of Options for Parenting Plans and Orders
Similar to an approach with decision-making (formerly called “custody”), there is a spectrum of different solutions. They include anything between a “50/50 parenting plan” and “every other weekend parenting plan”. Each family has their own unique circumstances. The court will try to address them by tailoring a parenting time/access order. As such, it is important to have a lawyer that can come up with creative solutions. It may help avoid a trial or even litigation in altogether.
In order to properly assess your unique circumstances and choose a proper plan of action that will not negatively impact the short-term or long-term goals, you need to see a professional and discuss the issues. PLS will help you with it as we have experience dealing with issues of parenting time as well as other issues arising out of separation.
Progressive Legal Solutions can help you with the issues related to parenting time and all other issues arising out of your separation.
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