Courts often look for features in your supporting evidence that prove "the best interest of the child": Prepare a custody and visitation (parenting time) agreement
: A clause requiring a parent to contact the other parent for childcare before calling a babysitter if they are unavailable during their scheduled time. Legal Documents For Child Custody
: Sets rules for out-of-state or international travel, including notice periods and requirements for sharing itineraries. Vital Supporting Documentation Courts often look for features in your supporting
: Outlines how parents will interact, often requiring the use of specific co-parenting apps to maintain a time-stamped log of messages and expenses for court credibility. : Includes a 24/7 calendar outlining regular time,
: Includes a 24/7 calendar outlining regular time, holidays, and school breaks. You may see specific ratios like the 80/20 rule , where one parent has the child for 80% of the time.