Child Timesharing Lawyer

Parent-child timesharing arrangements must be made in the best interests of the minor child(ren). Timesharing arrangements vary and creative arrangements may be implemented between parents and children. When there is a designation of one parent as the majority residential, the non-custodial parent has the right to have a set timesharing schedule, absent extreme circumstances deemed not in the best interests of the child. There are also provisions which may be made for substantial time sharing between parent and child, which will have an effect on the child support guidelines and support orders. In addition, if a parent is exercising overnight timesharing with a minor child, which is considered to be substantial, whether court ordered or not, a Modification action may be ripe to not only modify the residence/timesharing arrangements between the parent and child, but to modify child support as well. Modification of existing child support orders will not go retroactively back prior to the date of filing, with the exception of rare circumstances. Accordingly, if a Modification is warranted it is imperative to file the Modification action promptly. Timesharing issues are an integral part of paternity actions, divorce actions and domestic violence. At the Law Offices of Jodie Bassichis, P.A. , we are experienced in handling all types of child timesharing situations.

Please contact our office to arrange your consultation with an attorney. We understand child timesharing can be a contested and emotional topic, and we are here to help.

Child Timesharing and Parenting time

A parenting schedule typically involves determinations about physical residence, legal residence and timesharing. Timesharing has evolved and it is now the norm for Parents to share equal timesharing. Timesharing arrangements vary and creative arrangements may be implemented between parents and children.  Timesharing issues are an integral part of divorce, paternity and domestic violence. Whether timesharing is denied or there is a need for supervised timesharing, timesharing issues should be a priority in pending cases.  Timesharing can be modified as needed, depending on the changing needs of the children.

Child Timesharing and Paternity

When a Father’s paternity is established, he may be entitled to certain rights, including the right to timesharing. It is important to recognize that the establishment of Paternity and Support through the Department of Revenue, or another state agency does NOT address issues of timesharing and residence.   Our firm handles various types of paternity and fathers’ rights cases.

Child Timesharing and Domestic Violence

Sadly, Domestic Violence affects all members of the family. For people who have been abusers, or alleged abusers, they may have limited access to spending time with their children. Parent-child timesharing arrangements must be made in the best interests of the minor child(ren). Timesharing arrangements vary and creative arrangements may be implemented between parents and children. Parents have the right to have a set timesharing schedule, absent extreme circumstances deemed not in the best interests of the child. There are instances when timesharing may be in the form of supervised timesharing, whether court ordered or agreed. This may only be a temporary arrangement and a stepping stone to expand timesharing between the parent and child. There are numerous alternatives in the way of implementing supervised timesharing, keeping in mind what is deemed to be in the best interests of the child.