Different Visitation Agreement Types

There are many different types of visitation agreements that can work in a divorce or separation situation. What kind of agreement would work best for your situation? Let's discuss the most common types of visitation arrangements. Knowing about the different types and what they entail will help you decide what is best for your situation. Here is a starting point, with types of agreements and what they mean, so you can make an agreement that best fits your needs.

• Repeating Cycle Agreement. A repeating cycle is a stable and consistent option in which to set up an agreement. As its name implies, a repeating cycle consists of both parents sharing custody. This type of arrangement depends on how custody has been divided, solely or jointly. Visitation could happen once per week, every weekend, every other weekend or a few selected days during the week or month. Visitation may also be split into alternating days or weeks or a 50/50 agreement such as 4-3-3-4 or 5-2-2-5 may be used.
• Holiday Agreement. You should make an agreement with specific information and plans for holidays. Many visitation agreements include a pre-arranged holiday agreement that takes the place of the regular custody cycle. Holidays can be split in many different ways such as alternating holidays, sharing holidays all together (if agreed upon) and splitting each holiday equally between parents.
• School Break and Vacation Agreement. This arrangement involves creating separate schedules for vacations and summer breaks in accordance with the child's school year. It could be easier for the child to live with one parent during the school year and spend more time with the other parent on vacation or during school breaks. This type of arrangement may include time for each parent to take the child on a vacation.

Observe your situation realistically and develop a visitation agreement that best fits your needs and the needs of your child. It is possible to make your situation work with an effective visitation agreement upon which both parents agree.

Custody X Change is an great and innovative software that was designed specifically for child custody documents. You can prepare your visitation agreement with Custody X Change. It gives you clear instructions as to how to make an effective agreement and shows you a clear picture of how time with your child is being split. Use Custody X Change software to help you make the best visitation agreement for your situation.