Making a parenting visitation schedule is important for child custody to work effectively. There are many types of visitation schedules from which to choose.
Having a parenting visitation schedule is important in custody situations. You may not be sure where to begin in making your own visitation schedule and that may be overwhelming and stressful for you. First of all, there are many different kinds of schedules that work effectively. What type of schedule will work best for your family's situation? Let's look at some common visitation schedules you should be aware of as you begin thinking about making your perfect schedule. Here is some good information to give you a starting point in developing a schedule that fits your needs. Some common visitation schedule types include:
Repeating cycle. Making a repeating cycle is one of the most common types of schedules. It offers stability and consistency for children. This schedule really depends on how custody is divided. If one parent is granted sole custody, scheduling visitation with the non-custodial parent may be every weekend, every other weekend, overnight, one or two days during the week or several days during the month. If joint custody is granted, visitation may be divided into alternating days or weeks. A 50/50 schedule such as 5-2-2-5 or 4-3-3-4 may also be created.
Special events and holidays. A schedule should have specific plans for special events and holidays. A holiday schedule takes priority of a regular custody cycle. There are many ways that holidays can be divided. Splitting each holiday equally, sharing holidays together (if agreed upon) and alternating holidays between parents (Thanksgiving with one parent, Christmas with the other and switch the next year) are several good ways to divide holidays and special events.
Vacations and school breaks. Another common visitation schedule involves making different schedules for school breaks and vacations. Some parents find it easier for their children to live with one parent during the regular school year and then have extended visitation with the other parent during school breaks such as summer and Christmas breaks as well as extended vacations. This arrangement might also include times for each parent to take the children on a vacation during the year.
As you create a schedule, you should look at your situation realistically so you can make one that fits your needs best. You can make your situation work with an effective visitation schedule. Focus on your children as you make a schedule. It is important to keep your children's best interests in mind as you make an effective visitation plan.
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