Indiana Summer Custody Schedule

Summary

Under Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines, the noncustodial parent is entitled to half of the summer break. Significant deviations require mutual agreement. If a proposed schedule, such as one involving travel sports, is not in the childs best interest or not mutually agreed upon, you can request a modification. Discuss the issue with the noncustodial parent first. If unresolved, consider filing a petition to modify the parenting time schedule in court.

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Yes. We are to abide by Indiana parenting guidelines and our son is 14yrs old.
Hey Renée! Under the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines, the noncustodial parent is typically entitled to half of the summer break. However, any significant deviation should be mutually agreed upon.
- Have you discussed this proposed schedule with your son?
- Is there a specific reason you're concerned about the current schedule?
My son is not happy about it. It is a concern of mine because I should not have to miss out on my sons entire baseball season this summer all because the noncustodial parent manipulated his half of summer to include all the tournaments
Hey Renée! You can request a modification to the summer schedule, especially if it’s not in your son’s best interest or not mutually agreed upon. Consider discussing the issue with the noncustodial parent first. If unresolved, you may need to seek court intervention. Would you like guidance on how to proceed legally?
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Hey Renée! It sounds like you may need legal guidance to address the modification of the summer schedule. Here's what you can consider:
- Discuss the issue with the noncustodial parent to attempt to reach a mutual agreement.
- If an agreement can't be reached, you can file a petition to modify the parenting time schedule in court.
Would you like more detailed steps on how to file a petition or any other specific information?
What is a typical parenting summer schedule when teens play travel sports
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Hey Renée! Typically, a summer parenting schedule for teens playing travel sports would involve:
- Dividing the summer break equally between both parents.
- Ensuring the teen's sports schedule is accommodated.
- Mutually agreeing on who attends which tournaments.
- Balancing sports with other summer activities.
Would you like more detailed steps on how to file a petition to modify the parenting time schedule?