Whether you have a 50 50 child custody schedule or not, parenting plans should reflect what is in the overall best interest of the children and take into consideration all aspects of the family situation. Each family situation is different and factors such as the age of the minor children, current parenting schedule, relationship the child has with each parent, work schedules, distance between the parent’s homes, among others should be explored. If you’re looking for a parenting plan with a 50 50 child custody schedule below are some example 50 50 child custody schedules for parents that share physical custody on an equal basis.

3-4-4-3 Child Custody Schedule. An example of this 50/50 parenting schedule is where the child is in the care of Parent A from Wednesday through Friday in Week 1 and Wednesday through Saturday in Week 2. The child would be in the care of Parent B from Saturday through Tuesday in Week 1 and Sunday through Tuesday in Week 2.

5-2-2-5 Child Custody Schedule. An example of this 50/50 parenting schedule is where the child is in the care of Parent A every Monday and Tuesday (2 days) and Parent B every Wednesday and Thursday (2 days) each week. The weekend time Friday through Sunday would be alternated (3 days) between the parents. This results in the child being in the care of Parent A for 5 days and Parent B for 2 days in Week 1 and in the care of Parent A for 2 days and Parent B for 5 days in Week 2.

Alternating Weeks Parenting Schedule. This 50/50 parenting schedule is where the child is in the care of Parent A in Week 1 and in the care of Parent B in Week 2. This results in the child living with Parent A for 7 days in Week 1 and with Parent B for 7 days in Week 2.

Sharing Summer and Holidays. It’s not uncommon for the summer vacation time and holidays to be split between the parents. There are many different ways to share the summer time such as alternating weeks, alternating every two weeks, adding a larger block of time for vacation for each parent onto the regular schedule, etc. There are also many different ways holidays can be shared such as splitting the holiday time or alternating each year between parents. For example, the child can spend an agreed upon holiday with Parent A in even years and Parent B in odd years or visa versa.

The above are just examples of some common 50 50 child custody schedules which can be altered and adjusted in many different ways to accommodate what’s best for the children, family situation and arrangements that are not an exact 50% timeshare split.

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Is Tamra Barney getting a divorce? Yes. According to divorce papers Orange County California filed on January 7, 2010 at the Orange County Superior Court, Simon Barney, husband of Tamra Barney from the TV show “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” has filed for divorce and he is seeking joint legal custody and joint physical custody of their 3 minor children. Simon Barney cites “irreconcilable differences” (California Family Code Section 2310(a)) as the basis for the dissolution of marriage request and contends in the divorce papers that his wife Tamra Barney “has been verbally abusive and has committed acts of disloyalty and infidelity.” According to Simon Barney’s divorce papers Orange County California, judge Michael Naughton has been assigned to the case.

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Reportedly, Sarah Palin’s daughter, Bristol Palin, is involved in a “heated” child custody battle with Levi Johnston, the unmarried father of their child 1 year-old Tripp. Reportedly, an Alaska judge’s ruling has revealed a heated legal custody battle between Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston.

A November request by 18-year-old Bristol Palin to keep the proceedings closed was denied on Christmas Eve. Bristol’s November 3rd petition for sole child custody and child support also seeks a visitation schedule for Levi Johnston. Bristol Palin states her ex-fiance has exercised “sporadic visitation rights.” Johnston reportedly denies in child custody papers that he has avoided his responsibilities. Levi Johnston is seeking shared custody.

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Yet another horrific act of family violence has resulted in the death of four family members which reportedly stemmed from an Orange County California child custody dispute. Reportedly, authorities have indicated a woman has killed herself and three other family members, including two young children, in what may have started as a child custody dispute.

Reportedly, investigators are still trying to piece together events that led to the shooting deaths of a grandmother, her daughter and two granddaughters inside a million-dollar home in San Clemente, California on Monday, December 14, 2009. Child custody papers and court documents show that the mother had lost custody of the two youngest children/victims hours before the violence shattered a gated community. Orange County Commissioner Thomas Schulte was the family law judge or commissioner involved in the Orange County Superior Court child custody case. Investigators reportedly still don’t know which woman carried out the suspected murder-suicide, but each of the four died from a single gunshot wound, said Jim Amormino of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. The girls’ father was ruled out as the killer, he said.

Recently in September 2009, Brian Benedict, 35, was accused of shooting his ex-wife Rebecca Benedict Clarke to death during an argument over child custody of the couple’s four year old son at UC Irvine. Benedict is awaiting trial. Orange County judge Nancy A. Pollard was the family law judge involved in the child custody case that resulted in the UCI shooting which also included a controversial ruling where UCI slaying suspect was ordered to more than double child support payments.

Are you involved in a child custody battle? Child custody battles for moms and dads are often times the most financially and emotionally draining part of the divorce process. Further, a child custody battle that involves litigation or a child custody evaluation can have a negative impact with lifelong consequences for the children. Parents who are able to work out a parenting plan for their children post-divorce without involving the family court, family law attorneys, judges, and child custody evaluators will often (1) have more control when it comes to decisions regarding the future of their children, (2) be more likely to have an amicable relationship going forward and come to agreements regarding their children in the future, (3) shield their children from family law officials and mental health professionals that may make the children feel as though they need to choose between the parents, and (4) save thousands in attorney fees and court related costs.

Not all child custody disputes need to end up in a child custody evaluation or in court with a judge making the decision about where the children will live after the divorce is finalized. Protracted child custody battles are often avoided when divorcing parents are able to set aside any negative feelings they have towards each other and focus on what’s in the best interest of their children. Also, once the family court is involved, the levels of trust between parents often decline making settlements much more difficult and in some cases impossible without help from an outside source. If parents are not able to workout their parenting and custody disagreements between each other, alternative dispute resolutions such as mediation should be sought first before involving attorneys and the court. In fact, many counties require parents to attend mediation before a child custody hearing can take place in front of a judge.

While child custody battles for fathers and mothers are often the most challenging part of a divorce, better long-term outcomes for the family and children are typically achieved when parents are able to work out their child custody issues out-of-court. Remember, “divorce involving children can draw out emotions, but emotions do not need to involve the children and draw out the divorce.”

For information, tips and strategies on resolving child custody disputes out-of-court or to help you prepare for a child custody battle in court, the E-Book “How to Win Child Custody” by Steven Carlson, The Custody Coach™ is a must-have resource and will be an invaluable tool for you. To download it now with a 100% satisfaction guarantee click here. If you are seeking additional child custody help or one-on-one coaching, click here to schedule a phone or in-person meeting with Steve to discuss in detail your specific situation.

Keeping People Sane in The Crazy World Of Child Custody Disputes

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Press Release (Vocus/PRWEB ) November 29, 2009 - Steven Carlson, The Custody Coach, is the founder of Child Custody Coach and author of the newly released e-book, How to Win Child Custody, is a Certified Parenting Instructor with extensive experience and training from the foremost professionals in the field of parenting techniques, co-parenting, child custody, attorney billing disputes, and the family court system.

While Carlson takes a nonjudgmental approach and is compassionate in helping parents involved in child custody disputes, he advocates that parents stay together for the benefit of their children and consider divorce or separation only as a last alternative when reconciliation is unachievable. However, he realizes that not all relationships will remain in tact; therefore his desire is to minimize the collateral damage that the breakdown of the relationship will have on the family and children.

Ultimately, post-divorce is about restructuring the family and coming up with a parenting plan that is in the best interest of the children. Not every child custody battle has to wind up in court, and oftentimes there are alternative dispute resolution options that don’t involve inordinately high legal fees and family upheaval. Parents need to put in time and effort to research the process and different outcomes that can be achieved for their specific cases, while not losing sight of what’s best for the children. It’s important for parents to not rely solely on an attorney for information and solutions. Child Custody Coach provides services tailored to help consumers get a handle on child custody issues, divorce, child custody evaluations, parenting, and attorney fee disputes.

Child Custody Coach is a fast and affordable way to learn about the family court system and the best steps they can take to remedy a particular child custody situation regardless of the stage of the custody dispute. Attorneys can often make clients feel neglected and uninformed, and fees will quickly incur even for simple questions. Therefore, Child Custody Coach empowers clients by providing information and strategies tailored to their specific case, that will ultimately help reduce legal fees and get their cases moving forward.

Some of the common coaching topics include parenting plans, child custody evaluations, initial custody determination, custody modifications, best interest of the child, move-aways or relocations and unwed parents and custody. Not every conflict between mom and dad has to end in divorce or a custody struggle. Child Custody Coach also offers guidance on non-legal disputes such as parenting skills and techniques, ongoing parental conflict, and parenting plans, so families can hopefully work out their problems without winding up in court.

The Custody Coach’s book How To Win Child Custody is a helpful tool loaded with proven strategies for resolving custody cases and saving clients thousands in attorney fees. The downloadable book comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, making it a risk free way to get answers to simple questions and a jump on research into this sphere of law. If clients have more questions or would prefer to speak with a real person, they can sign up for individualized coaching sessions over the phone, or meet in person in the Mission Viejo or Costa Mesa area in South Orange County California or Carlsbad area in North San Diego.

Steven Carlson, The Custody Coach, is the founder of Child Custody Coach and author of How to Win Child Custody, is a Certified Parenting Instructor with extensive experience and training from the foremost professionals in the field of child custody, co-parenting, parenting techniques, attorney billing disputes, and the family court system. He has applied his training and education to help parents across the nation with child custody related matters. He has been requested to speak on NPR, at school parent seminars, and was a featured divorce expert on a Newsday feature about the Christie Brinkley divorce.

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