AFTER A DIVORCE, DO ALL OF THE CHILDREN HAVE TO BE ON THE SAME VISITATION SCHEDULE?

Do children have to be on the same parenting plan? The simple answer is no. Sometimes, depending on the facts of your case, one child might spend more time with one parent and the other child might spend more time with the other parent. This sometimes happens when a child isn't getting along with one parent.

For example, a child going through their teenage years. Or this occurs when the children themselves are not getting along and need to be separated. Generally speaking, the judge will want the children on the same parenting plan but that not might always work depending on the facts of your case. It is important to sit down with an experienced family lawyer and evaluate what visitation schedule works for your family. It is equally as important to get together a plan that the court will approve. Having a plan set up that the court simply won't approve does nothing but waste time, effort and your money.