Shared Parenting
A custody arrangement where children spend substantial and relatively equal time with both parents.
Example
Under shared parenting, the children alternated weeks between households.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Shared Parenting / Shared Custody (40%+ time with each parent for child support calculation purposes).
Jurisdiction Variations
FLORIDA
Equal Time-Sharing
Florida uses 'equal time-sharing' for 50/50 arrangements
KENTUCKY
Equal Shared Parenting (presumption)
Kentucky enacted a presumption of equal shared parenting in 2018
ARKANSAS
Equal Time (presumption)
Arkansas enacted a presumption of approximately equal time in 2021
Related Terms
joint-custodyparenting-timeparenting-plan