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Both mothers and fathers have equal rights to child custody. Custody arrangements can vary, and include joint or sole custody depending on the specifics of your situation.
50/50 schedules work best when: The parents live fairly close to each other, so exchanges are easier. The parents are able to communicate with each other about the child without fighting. The child is able to handle switching between parents' homes.
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.
A standard custody agreement provides parents with basic rights and the accepted minimum amount of time with their child. A standard agreement typically gives one parent custody and the other parent visitation.Custody X Change is software that creates parenting plans and custody agreements.
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.
Joint custody arrangements can help parents learn to co-parent and reduce friction in their relationship. Also, a joint custody relationship takes the burden off of one parent. With joint custody, both parents have less stress and responsibility.
In a joint custody arrangement, both parents are awarded legal custody of their child but not equal physical custody. Essentially, both parents have the rights and responsibilities of joint custodians (responsibility to confer, right to visitation, etc.) but they do not equally share the physical custody of the child.
Yes, because the law requires a non-custodial parent (that is, a parent who does not live with the child) pay a minimum amount of child support. That minimum amount is $100.00 a month for any number of children. But if your custody arrangement is shared or split custody, then there is no requirement.
Louisiana child custody laws encourage co-parents to create their own joint custody agreement. They can then submit their proposal to the court for approval. Most of the time, the court will approve any reasonable custody agreement that is in the best interest of the child.