Custody Schedule Examples by Age
A list of the top child custody schedules. Schedules are grouped by parenting time. As well, you can see the best schedules for each age group.
Articles on child custody schedules, parenting plans and coparenting success
Knowledge is power when it comes to parenting after separation or divorce. And there's a lot to learn. Child custody schedules, parenting plans and coparenting advice are among the topics covered here.
Custody Schedules
Co-Parenting Success
Child Visit Transport Responsibility... who picks up or drops off the kids?
A good parenting plan details each parent's transport responsibilities. Here's a guide to the best arrangements for children who need to travel between homes.
Best Custody Arrangements for Toddlers
For toddlers – children aged one, two or three – joint physical custody arrangements should be considered. Toddlers can handle overnights away from the primary carer. But age-appropriate visitation limits are needed.
Top Tips to Co-Parent a Toddler
To co-parent a toddler with your ex effectively, our top tips are to communicate well, show love to your child, be prepared for travel and visits, and for parents to respect boundaries!
50/50 Custody Benefits... why shared parenting is important
Research shows that children thrive under joint custody arrangements such as 50/50. Here are the top 10 reasons why shared parenting is important for child happiness and well-being.
50/50 Custody Not Working... when co-parenting has negative effects
50/50 custody doesn't work in some situations, such as for young children, where parents live far apart or if one has an addiction problem. Co-parenting then becomes inappropriate and has negative effects.
Tools and Money
Child Support Calculator
Calculating or estimating child support is often tricky. See how to do it in your region. A simple parenting time estimator is available to calculate your care percentage.
Best Free Co-Parenting Apps... tools actually worth using
Here are the best free co-parenting apps you can get. The reviews explain how each app, tool or method works and why it is good for separated or divorced parents.
Easy Parent Communication Plan... co-parenting without conflict
The Easy Parent Communication Plan is a set of six communication rules for co-parents who want to avoid conflict. The Plan can be followed by almost anyone who shares custody of a child. Your copy is available here exclusively and is 100% free.
Why Do I Pay Child Support with 50/50 Custody?
When you have 50/50 custody and pay child support, you may question whether the system is rigged. Let's go through the possible reasons why you are paying child support and examine whether you are being treated fairly.