Timesharing in Parenting Plans

Timesharing and visitation are terms to describe child custody in Florida. As a part of a divorce between a couple with children, the parents must draft a Parenting Plan if the separated couple plans on a timesharing schedule. Beeches Family Law, P.A. can help you prepare an agreement within your Parenting Plan that works for both parties.

Factors that Impact Timesharing

Deciding on a timeshare schedule for visiting parents or allowing children to stay with one parent for a period of time involves a lot of planning. According to Florida Statute, Section 409.25633, timesharing schedules must define the days, times, and holidays, that a child will spend with each parent. In addition, the decided schedule should put a child’s safety and wellbeing first while also remaining flexible as the situation evolves. 

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Co-Parenting with Timesharing

Research has found that children struggle the most during the first year or two after the divorce. Your children will be moving to a new home and transitioning between the two homes, adapting to two households with different routines and structures, and may even change schools. 


The reality is that your children are resilient. Your children will adjust to the changes in their daily routines, and they will get comfortable living in two places. A timesharing plan should help with your child's daily routines. 

Navigating Co-Parenting

Co-parenting may be easier said than done. Research suggests that the quality of the relationship between co-parents has a strong influence on your children's mental and emotional health, as well as the prevalence of depression and anxiety.

How Can I Improve My Co-parenting Skills?

  • Maintain healthy communication with the other parent.
  • Discover if family therapy or therapy for your children would be beneficial.
  • Encourage your children to place photos of the other parent in their room.
  • Use age-appropriate communication with your children so that they will understand why they will have two homes.
  • Speak positively about the other parent to your children.
  • Encourage and facilitate your children’s relationship with the other parent.
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