Q: I have primary custody, ex wants 50/50
He has had 4 different jobs since weve been separated (4 years) and his current job schedule at the railroad has changed 3x the last year. I don't want to split custody until he has a set schedule, is this a reasonable reason to get a lawyer, or is there a big chance I may be wasting my time.
A: It is possible for him to get 50/50. He would need to notify you of his schedule, as soon as he gets it, and if you were willing to work with him on some flexibility, it could work. There are many factors which would go into deciding whether 50/50 is in your child(ren)'s best interest, other than one's work schedule. I would advise you to at least have a consultation with a family law attorney, to go over the other relevant facts of your case, before making a decision on whether you want to hire an attorney to go to court, or to negotiate on your behalf.
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