Family law
Time-sharing schedule
Florida termIn Florida, the timetable in a parenting plan that sets when the child spends time with each parent, including overnights and holidays.[1]
In more detail
The schedule is agreed by the parents and approved by the court, or set by the court if they can't agree.[1] Changing it later generally requires a substantial and material change of circumstances.[2]
Varies by state
This is a Florida term; other states say parenting time, visitation or possession and access. Find your state’s rules.
Related terms
- Parenting planA document setting out how parents will raise their child after separating: how decisions are made about things like school and health care, and a schedule of time with each parent.
- VisitationThe time a child spends with a parent, often the parent the child doesn't mainly live with.
- Relocation (Florida)In Florida, a parent's move of their main residence at least 50 miles away for at least 60 days in a row, measured from where they lived when time-sharing was last set or a case was filed.
- ModificationA court's change to an existing order, such as child support, alimony or a parenting plan, usually because circumstances have substantially changed.
- Parenting coordinatorA neutral professional, appointed by a court or chosen by the parents, who helps them build a parenting plan or make one work.
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