Q: In regards to time sharing for a 3 year old- I would prefer a 3-1 & father (not married) insists 50/50. What is normal?
Father and I were never married. I, mother, have been primary caretaker for child. I would like to re-file for 50/50 when she starts elementary school. However, 3 year old still doesn't sleep by herself all night and she is not fully potty trained at night (I'm still waking her up). I feel drastic transition would be damaging to her and want to ease in to 50/50. Father has only been having 1 overnight a week since we split several months ago.
A: It varies from judge to judge and the court looks at the "totality of the circumstances" in making a decision. The trend has been towards 50/50 in some counties in Florida and not so much so in other counties. You will be best served by hiring an attorney to help guide you in this process.
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