If you are a parent in the state of Florida, you may have some preconceived notions regarding child custody and support. The following article will debunk some common myths about child custody in the state of Florida.
Myth #1 – Florida law requires parents to split parental leave equally (50/50). As of 2016, Florida no longer requires that parental leave be split evenly. Rather, Florida courts make parental leave decisions based on the best interests of the child.
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Examples of Florida Custody Timeshare Schedules
There is no single parent plan for all custody cases in Florida. Instead, the terms vary based on the specific facts of each case. The court will try to set a schedule that is in the best interests of the children. Some of the common time-sharing schedules in Florida parenting plans are:
- Weekly Swaps – When work schedules are similar for both parents, there is no need to juggle schedules and days; There is an easy-to-follow schedule for children
- Every two weeks: This gives more time in each house and generally works better for older children, especially teenagers. The schedule can provide ways for busy parents to plan their heaviest work hours while the children are away
- A 3-4-4-3 Schedule: This is a two-week arrangement with one parent working the first week (e.g. mom) has the children for 4 days while the other parent (father) has the children for 3 days; change next week so dad gets 4 days and mom gets 3 days
- A 2-2-5-5 schedule – another two week deal that allows parents to get blocks of two consecutive days of which everyone gets blocks of 5 days with the kids. For example, Mom starts with them for 2 days, then Dad gets 2 days, then returns to Mom for 5 days, then to Dad for 5 days, at which point the cycle repeats.
- A 2-3-2 plan: This is a weekly plan that alternates between mom and dad each week. For example in week 1 Mom has them for 2 days, then Dad gets them for 3 days, then back to Mom for 2 days, after that it reverses and Mom gets the 3 days between Dad’s two periods of 2 days each.