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Divided or alternating custody is an arrangement that permits each parent to have the child for part of a year or for alternating portions of a year or alternating years. Each parent alternates assuming the responsibility and control accorded a sole custodian during the time period when the child is awarded to the respective parent. Divided or alternating custody is not joint custody. Split Custody Split custody awards sole custody of one or more children to one parent and sole custody of another child or remaining children to the other parent. This is not recommended unless extraordinary conflict exists between siblings. Parents and courts considering the split-custody alternative will need to understand the necessity of assuring that the children have significant time together with their siblings. You should also consider the impact of shared or split custody on the child-support rights and obligations in your jurisdiction before making your decision about custody. Holidays and Vacations These events and times often are designed where one parent has the child in even years and the other parent in odd years. In most cases the timeshare may also be split between parents. Always state the time and location of the exchange, including pick-up and drop-off. Special Days A special day can be built into the plan to allow for unusual circumstances or important events that develop from time to time, such as the birthday of a sibling or relative, out-of-town visitors, weddings, and other celebrations such as family reunions. These are 24-hour periods that are an exception to the usual schedule. The other parent is given prior notice of at least 30 days. Typically, each parent is allotted two to three Special Days per year.
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