Devising a Child Placement Plan That Works
Placement plans used to be simple. Often one parent would have primary placement and the other would receive weekends and one evening a week. Today, the system works harder to find plans uniquely suited to fit each family. You want a lawyer on your side who will be ready to help you find the best possible strategy. I am attorney Donald Fraker, and from my Mequon law office I can help you come up with a placement plan that works.
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In Wisconsin courts, there is no legal preference given to either parent when deciding on placement rights. The court's responsibility is to do what is best for the children involved. There are numerous potential placement arrangements, and a number of factors should be considered before a determination is made. For instance, how far apart do the parents live? There is a big difference between two blocks, forty minutes, and different states. The court will also consider the following:
- Ages of children
- Work schedules
- Kids' extracurricular activities
In the end, most people end up with a shared placement arrangement, which usually means a lot of back and forth for younger kids and longer stays as kids get older. However, even if you agree to come up with a shared placement arrangement, you still have multiple options.
You could have a plan where each parent takes two weekdays and full weekends are alternated. You could have a plan where you switch every week. If parties live further apart, one parent may get the school year, while the other gets summer and holidays.
For some parents, even more creative solutions are possible. For instance, if parents work opposite shifts from one another, they can devise a plan where one has placement while the other is at work.
Contact an Experienced Lawyer Today
Every parent wants to be involved with their kids. By working to find a creative placement plan, you can make sure you get your chance. Conveniently located off I-43 in Mequon, I help southeast Wisconsin families come up with creative family law solutions to fit their unique needs. Contact me today for a free initial consultation.
