How to Negotiate a Visitation Schedule for Your Children

How to Negotiate a Visitation Schedule for Your Children

Separating from a co-parent is never an easy task because it typically means coming up with a child custody schedule. Even the most civil separations or divorces can veer into choppy waters when children come into the mix because it is very difficult to find a schedule that works for everyone. Ideally, you should contact a family law attorney to help you sort through the process of negotiating a visitation schedule for your children.

What are the different types of child visitation schedules?

There are several different options for child visitation schedules to consider. These are:

  • According to a Schedule: This visitation schedule involves laying out dates and times that children will be with each parent and includes holidays and special occasions.
  • Reasonable: This schedule does not have too many specifics. It is more open-ended and left up to both parents to determine when the children will go where.
  • Supervised: This type of visitation is granted if there is a reason to believe that the child is not safe in the custody of one or both of the parents. It requires a third party to supervise any visits.
  • None: If the court believes even a supervised visit is not in the best interest of the child, they may not grant any visitation rights.

What does the judge look at when determining the best visitation schedule?

When determining the best visitation schedule, the judge will look at a variety of factors. They will consider the child’s age, health, the ability of each parent to care for the child, the child’s emotional ties to each parent, ties to the home the parent lives in, and any history of substance abuse or domestic violence. After reviewing these factors, the judge will make a determination that they believe is in the best interest of the child. During this process, it is a good idea to have a family law attorney to help present your case and negotiate a visitation schedule for your child.

Contact Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP today for help with your visitation schedule.

Are you struggling with your current visitation schedule for your children? Are you trying to develop a visitation schedule for your children? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you should contact Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP for assistance. For over 30 years, we have been helping clients develop a visitation schedule that works best for them and their children. We know this can be a stressful time, which is why we fight tirelessly to ensure that our clients get the best outcome possible. If you are ready to take advantage of our quality family law services, give us a call today at 909-482-1422 to schedule your initial consultation.

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