Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines

Summary

Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines aim for balanced and meaningful contact with both parents. If the current schedule deviates, consider negotiating a balanced schedule with the noncustodial parent. Document any deviations and communicate your concerns in writing. If necessary, file a petition for modification in court to seek a more equitable arrangement.

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Renée from Indiana. Noncustodial parent has given summer schedule and has majority of weekends and sports activities. I am not given more than 7days of consistent time with the teens. Is this allowed?
Hi Renée! It sounds like you're dealing with a challenging custody schedule. In Indiana, parenting time guidelines aim to ensure children have frequent, meaningful contact with both parents. The Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines could provide clarity on your situation.
Could you specify if there is a court order or agreement in place?
We are to follow Indiana Parebting Guidelines
Hi Renée! Thanks for the info. According to the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines, both parents should have meaningful time with their children. Generally, noncustodial parents have alternating weekends and some weekdays. Summer schedules should also balance time.
- Do you have equal summer time as stated in the guidelines?
- Is the current schedule deviating from what's stated in the guidelines?
Noncustodial has divided into equal days but not equal consistent time.
Hi Renée! Based on the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines, the goal is to ensure both parents have meaningful and consistent time with their children. If the current schedule is deviating from these guidelines:
- Are you able to discuss and negotiate a more balanced schedule with the noncustodial parent?
- Have you considered seeking a modification through the court if an agreement can't be reached?
I would like to propose a balanced schedule and the teens would as well but guaranteed that noncustodial parent is going to fight against it.
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Hi Renée, it sounds like you're facing a tough situation. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Document all instances where the current schedule deviates from the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines.
- Communicate your concerns and proposed balanced schedule to the noncustodial parent in writing.
- If an agreement can't be reached, you can file a petition for modification of the parenting time schedule in court.
Would you like more details on how to file a petition for modification?