Parenting Time

Child Custody & Parenting

The scheduled time a child spends with each parent, replacing the traditional term visitation in many jurisdictions.

Example

Their parenting time schedule allocated equal time with both parents.

Canadian Equivalent

In Canada, this is referred to as Parenting Time (statutory term under 2021 Divorce Act, replacing 'access').

Jurisdiction Variations

FLORIDA

Time-Sharing

Florida uses 'time-sharing' exclusively since 2008

WASHINGTON

Residential Time

Washington uses 'residential time' in parenting plans

NEW-YORK

Parenting Time / Visitation

New York still uses both terms

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