In Florida, a timesharing plan for couples divorcing or establishing paternity will include information regarding how time with the children during holidays and summer vacations will be divided between the parents. Often, holidays are equally divided. This may take the form of each parent getting every other Thanksgiving, Easter and other short holidays or long weekends. Because the Winter break is longer, parents may agree that one parent will take the first half of the break every year, while the other parent takes the second half.
Summer timesharing can be more complex. For many families, summer timesharing will continue as it does during the school year with parents each getting two uniterrupted weeks (consecutive or non-consecutive) to allow for a vacation with the children. However, some parents may decide to alter timesharing to an even greater extent during the summer. This may be particularly true if the parents do not live in the same county or state.
Although the final form a timesharing plan takes varies on a case by case basis, the underlying factor is always what is in the best interest of the children. When one parent is resistant to keep the children’s best interest a priority, working out the details can be challenging. Consult with your experienced paternity or divorce lawyer to make sure you are getting the timesharing with your children that you deserve. To schedule an initial consultation with Attorney Wade P. Luther, contact Family Law of Orlando by email or by calling (407) 835-9900.