Timesharing Schedules in New Mexico (Custody Schedules)
A timesharing schedule maps out when a child will be in the care of each parent.
The schedule must serve the child's best interests. When they're at least 14, their preference is one factor in their best interests. The court can consider the preferences of younger children, but it's not a requirement.
Your schedule should accommodate your child's age and school schedule, each parent's availability and the distance between parents' homes.
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Your custody order will include a schedule. Submit a proposed schedule as part of your parenting plan. If you and your co-parent agree on the schedule, the judge will be especially likely to approve it.
Timeshare can impact the amount of child support a parent pays.
Joint physical custody schedules
With joint physical custody, both parents spend significant time with the children.
In these arrangements, parents usually have three to four overnight visits per week.
One option is the 3-4-4-3 schedule.
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The 4-3 schedule is another option, especially if 50/50 custody isn't viable.
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Alternating weeks gives each parent seven days at a time — possibly with a short visit or two during their "off" week. Though they may go a whole week without seeing their child, each parent gets 50% of the child's overall time.
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Parents with joint physical custody tend to split holiday and school break time evenly. This could mean they break some holidays into two parts and alternate who gets the others.
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Sole physical custody schedules
Sole physical custody schedules give one parent the vast majority of time while the other, called the noncustodial parent, gets visitation.
Situations involving abuse require supervised visits, monitored exchanges or both. Organizations like Neutral Corner provide these services for a fee. To save money, a family member can supervise the visit and you can exchange the child in a public parking lot.
The alternating weekends schedule is the most common schedule in this arrangement.
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Having only weekend time may cause the noncustodial parent to fall into Disneyland parenting. Add a midweek visit to give them some added bonding time and responsibilities, like taking the child to school.
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If the child hasn't spent much time with the noncustodial parent, you might want to refrain from allowing overnights until your child is comfortable. Instead, start with a few daytime visits every week.
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The custodial and noncustodial parents often alternate holidays yearly. Shorter school breaks may go to the noncustodial parent to give them extra time with the kids. Summer break is often split evenly, with the child spending several weeks with each parent, if appropriate.
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The easiest way to make a schedule
If you're like most parents, creating a custody and visitation schedule will feel daunting. How do you write something that meets legal requirements and doesn't leave any loose ends?
The Custody X Change app makes it easy. Either customize a schedule template, or click and drag in your custody calendar to make a schedule from scratch.
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Then watch a full description appear in your custom parenting plan.
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The combination of a visual and written schedule means your family will have no problem knowing who has the child when. Take advantage of Custody X Change to make your schedule as clear and thorough as can be.