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Example Plan 4
Every week, the non-custodial parent has the child 3 times. Two of the periods are for 3-6 hours and one overnight.
This example is for children 0-5 years old.
Time Schedule Example
Consider this plan if:
- Parents have cared for the child about equally
- Both parents know how to care for the child overnight
- Parents live close enough together that the child will not have long care trips between homes
- Parents can communicate and cooperate with each other about the care and well-being of the child
- Parents have been successfully following a plan similar to example plan 3 for awhile
Advantages
- The child has frequent, short visits with the parent who has less parenting time
- Offers consistency and predictability
- The custodial parent receives a few "breaks" throughout the week
Disadvantages
- There are up to 6 exchanges each week, which may be difficult for parents that do not get along
- The week may seem a bit "choppy" or broken up
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