Custody Consent Order

Common joint physical custody schedules Two weeks each schedule when the child lives with one parent for two weeks and the other parent the next two weeks. 2-2-3 schedule where the child lives with one parent for two days, the other parent for two days and the parents alternate a three day weekend.

While there's no one-size-fits-all routine, a typical visitation schedule may include: Overnights every other weekend. One weeknight visit or overnight per week. An extended visit during the summer, such as two - six weeks.

A parenting time schedule. Information about how the parents will make decisions for the child. Information about finances and expenses. Parenting provisions (rules about raising the child) Any other information you want to include.

If there is a valid, court-approved custody order in force, denying visitation is illegal and can have serious legal repercussions for the parent who denies visitation.However, the custodial parent must still take specific steps before denying visitation, such as notifying the appropriate authorities.

In writing your own custody and support agreement, you should use language that reflects your willingness to cooperate with the other parent. The tone should be positive and indicate that both parties are willing to comply with the terms of the document. If written this way, a judge is more likely to approve its terms.

The most common arrangement is one in which one parent has sole physical custody, both parents have legal custody, and the noncustodial parent is granted visitation time.

If you have young children, the best custody arrangement might be one in which the kids stay in one home throughout the week and visit the other parent's home on a few evenings or for some time on weekends. Older kids might prefer the 2-2-3 parenting schedule, or even the week-on, week-off joint custody schedule.

A declaration of custody. The division of parental authority and decision-making abilities. A child visitation schedule. Methods for reviewing and modifying the custody agreement. A method of dispute resolution. Any additional provisions you would like to include.