Columbus Parenting Time Attorneys

There is a misconception among many parents that shared parenting means equal time with the children. In reality shared parenting only deals with the rights of both parents to share in important decisions affecting the child — such as medical decisions, religious upbringing, activities and other life decisions. Shared parenting does not imply an equal parenting time schedule. This schedule itself is specific to each individual case and is referred to as parenting time (also known as visitation). It is essential to negotiate a tailored parenting/visitation agreement that meets the emotional and developmental age-appropriate needs of the children.

At the Ohio family law firm of Edward F. Whipps & Associates, we place the well-being of children and their families at the center of all we do. We are passionate about helping clients work through this difficult time and enabling them to achieve workable solutions to child custody and parenting time issues. When you come to our firm for assistance, our Columbus parenting time lawyers will help you understand the legal issues that must be decided and explain the options for moving forward with your case.

Columbus and Dublin, Ohio, Lawyers — Child Visitation Schedule Strategies

Most counties throughout Ohio have a standard visitation schedule that can be used in child custody and parenting time cases. Generally, these standard schedules call for the child to spend time with one primary parent, and then the other parent has set parenting time/visitation. Typically, the child visitation schedule includes every other weekend, one evening during the week, alternating holidays and additional time during the summer.

Every situation is different. Children deserve parenting time plans that are tailored to their best interests, rather than simply following standard cookie-cutter plans suggested by local court rules.

At Edward F. Whipps & Associates, we have substantial experience in working with families with varying situations and helping them find a schedule that meets their unique needs and schedules. With a parenting time agreement, we can:

• Structure parenting schedules that give careful consideration to each parent’s work schedule
• Develop parenting schedules that are age-appropriate and supportive of each child’s developmental status
• Devise parenting schedules that take into account the child's activity schedule
• Create a schedule that takes into consideration the wishes of the child
• Establish a parenting time agreement that all parties can be comfortable with

Contact Our Ohio Family Law Firm

For assistance negotiating a parenting time agreement as part of your divorce agreement, turn to Edward F. Whipps & Associates for personal attention from a lawyer experienced in family, matrimonial and domestic relations law. Contact our family law firm by calling our Columbus law office at 614-461-6006 or our Dublin law office at 614-461-6007 to schedule an in-depth consultation.