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If every other day is working well, I wouldn't change it. I have joint custody of my children as well, but we do every other week. Every Friday, at 7pm we change. This seems to work well, We plan our family events on the weekend we have the kids. My ex-husband and I work out special weekends, if we have plans for the kids, we will switch weekends. My husband and my ex-husband get along with each other, so we seem to work things out between us and special events.
I am 13 and i stay at my dad's house fri night-sun night 3 weekends out of the month and i have 2 days in each month that i go have dinner or spend the day with him the other weekend i spend with my older sister and husband and the rest of the time is with my mom.My parents get along pretty good so if there is something special i am allowed to choice to go or not go.
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What is a good joint custody plan?
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Can a parent have custody of a child and not live in the same state as the child?
Yes. It is possible for joint custody to be awarded under such circumstances. Two of the biggest factors would be the age of the child or children and the viability of the parenting plan submitted to the court that outlines the arrangements for the transportation of the child or children between the custodial parents.
What is residential custody in Maryland?
"Sole" or "primary" residential custody can mean something very different to a particular parent. "Residential custody", also referred to as "physical custody", refers to where a child sleeps overnight. A parent has "residential custody" when their child sleeps at his/her house overnight, even though the child may have spent the entire day with the other parent. Residential custody should be thought of as a parenting plan agreed to by both parents, or imposed by a judge, which describes where a child sleeps. "Joint custody" is made up of two separate pieces: (1) a nearly equal division of residential custody, and (2) joint legal custody. The first piece, residential custody may, does not always, mean that a child spends equal overnights with both parents. Joint custody always does mean that the parent whom the child is with, has right and obligation to provide a home for that child and to make the day-to-day decisions that are necessary when the child is in his/her custody. The second piece, "joint legal custody", always does mean that both parents have the exact equal obligation and authority to make long range decisions about education, religious training, discipline, medical care, and other matters of major significance for a child's life and welfare. When parents have joint legal custody, neither parent's rights are superior to the other. "Shared custody" is a numerical analysis Maryland law uses only for child support purposes. Parents have "shared custody" when one of them has a child in his/her residential custody for 35% or more of the overnights in a 365 day period. When "shared custody" exists, the amount of child support paid is substantially reduced in most circumstances. The reasoning is that because the party who is required to pay child support has the child with them overnight frequently enough, that they are paying for more of the child's needs while in their own home. So they need not pay as much child support over to the other parent.
Can you refuse to answer custody interrogatories?
You can but it would not be wise. The Custody Interrogatories Form in the state of N.J gives the judge a idea of how you plan on rasing the child if you were awarded custody.
Can you get full custody if im living with a felon or plan to marry one right now i have joint?
Being married is not necessarily a reason the judge would take away custody from the other parent if they have found that living with both parents is in the child's best interest. Being a single parent can also be considered a stable home. Whether it matters if he is a felon or not depends on what he has done.
Who's group health insurance is primary for depdent children a step father's or the natural father's insurance?
* The insurance plan of the parent with legal custody of the child. * The plan of the spouse of the parent with legal custody of the child. * Last is the plan of the parent who does not have legal custody of the child. * ** There can be some discrepancy, depending on a court decree, if there are no specific terms on a court decree (stating only that the parents share joint custody), the benefit determination would be the same as the first bullet above where if the parents are not separated or divorced, the insurance of the parent whose birthday occurs first in a calendar year is considered the primary insurance while the other paren'ts benefits are considered the secondary coverage.
How can you go about getting permission to move out of state when you have joint custody?
Give the other parent primary custody. Otherwise, provide substantial evidence this will benefit the child, establish a long distance parenting plan, and offer a $5000-$10,000 secured bond that forfeits in the event of violation of access rights. see link
Child Custody?
When parents separate, whether married or unmarried, custody of all children will need to be established. Parents who agree on child custody will need to file a parenting plan with the court that outlines the conditions of custody. When parents cannot agree on custody of the children, it will be left for the courts to decide. When a judge has to determine custody, in most states he will set it based on what is in the best interest of the child. When deciding what would be in the best interest of the child, the judge will look at many different factors. First, the judge will look at where the child currently resides. Where does the child attend school? Is the home a safe environment? The judge will also look at the relationships the child may have with siblings and other relatives, and which parent will be better able to maintain those relationships in the future. Rarely will a judge separate siblings. The parent who is the primary caregiver of the child will usually get preference. This is the parent that bathes the child, drives the children to school and other events, who attends parent teacher conferences, and most other responsibilities involving direct contact with the child. Parents who can determine custody themselves can choose to share custody of the child. Joint custody is when both parties are equally responsible for decision making. Though both parents make decisions regarding the child, the child will not necessarily spend an equal amount of time with each parent. The parent with whom the child spends the most time has primary physical custody of the child. When one parent is responsible for the decision making, that parent has sole custody. When a parent is given sole custody, the other parent is almost always granted visitation. Visitation is set in a parenting plan and will outline times the children are to spend with the noncustodial parent. This will include weekends, breaks from school, and a schedule for the holidays. Custody issues can be the most difficult part of any divorce proceedings, and can become very painful for everyone involved. Children can also suffer during these times, so be sure that their needs are being attended to and that they are not being used as pawns between the parents.
How is child support calculated if there is no time sharing plan?
It would be based upon which parent has primary physical custody.
Child custody- can fathers win?
yes, in most states now they do not give sole custody to one parent it is joint custody with physical custody to the parent the child lives with the majority of the time. You may also have to do a parenting plan which is a courts decision to grant on how the time will be divided who they will live with and who pays child support.AnswerThis should never be a contest for the best parent, the most time, save child support, or any other nonsense. Don't lose sight of the overall goal, which is for parents to create a stable life for the child with balanced relationships. As they get older children have friends and school activities they are most interested in. In my experience, the best thing divorced parents can do for their children is to develop a amicable relationship, including honesty and integrity, in their parenting style. I am not saying it is easy, but if you start out acting "as if," it will happen. (I did it; had a wonderful experience 15 years later at child's wedding)See related question link.
I am currently pregnant and plan to raise my child alone. Can the father win joint custody of this child if he has another child whom he only has partial custody?
The father has as much legal right to the child as you do. You cannot simply choose to raise the child alone if the father has a desire to be involved in the child's life. As long as the courts don't find him to be a danger to the child, he will at least be awarded visitation and at most partial custody. In regards to the other child, the judge will definitely take that into consideration. If he can show that he's providing good quality care to the other child, it will stand as proof that he is qualified to raise a child. If the quality of care he's providing is poor, it might hinder his case. It's entirely up to a judge.
How hard would it be to move cities with joint custody in Texas?
You can move within the state without permission from the court or the other parent but the court order of shared custody have to work so that would mean you will have to plan so it works.
