Common time-sharing arrangements for child custody in Missouri typically fall into a few main categories:
- 50/50 or equal parenting time: Parents alternate weeks or use a 2-2-5 schedule (2 days with one parent, 2 days with the other, then 5 days with the first parent, alternating).
- 60/40 or 65/35 split: The child spends slightly more time with one parent, often with weekends and some weekday evenings with the other parent.
- Every other weekend plus one weekday: This is common when one parent is the primary custodian.
- Summers with one parent, school year with the other: This may be used when parents live far apart.
- Bird’s nest custody: Children stay in the family home while parents alternate living there.
The specific arrangement depends on factors like:
- Parents’ work schedules
- Children’s school and activities
- Distance between parents’ homes
- Children’s ages and needs
- Each parent’s ability to care for the children
Missouri courts encourage parents to create a parenting plan that works for their family. If parents can’t agree, the court will decide based on the best interests of the child.
At Raza Family Law Solutions, we practice family law effectively guiding clients through prenuptial and post nuptial agreements, dissolution of marriage, modifications of prior judgments, and resolving child custody disputes. We also help families take a different approach to divorce with mediation and collaborative work. Contact us for a consultation at (314) 408-5957.
