What is a typical long distance plan for a toddler?

There is almost an unlimited number of ways that timesharing (previously called visitation) can be worked out. Each case is different. There is no "standard" timesharing schedule. The best interest of the child is of the utmost concern and many factors are considered in order to determine what timesharing schedule would be in the best interest of the child. It is presumed that regular and frequent contact with both parents is in the child's best interest, unless there are reasons existing that this would not be in the child's best interest. If one of the parents reside out of state and it's not a drivable distance, then travel costs may also be a consideration. Generally, one parent travels down to pick up the child and take them back to their home, and then the other parent travels up to pick up the child and take the back to their home. However, sometimes one parent does all the travel. There really are so many variables that your question is nearly impossible to answer in this forum. You really should discuss the situation with a knowledgeable attorney who can learn all the pertinent facts during the consultation and then properly advise you on your options.

Florida does not use the term "custody" anymore but typically orders shared parental responsibility and comes up with a long distance parenting plan and timesharing schedule for parents who live in more than one state. There is no typical arrangement in these cases, each is unique depending upon the parents situation. Obviously a toddler cannot travel by themselves without being accompanied by the other parent. The expenses would be calculated by the actual costs of transporting the child. Factors the the court would consider is which parent moved the child from where the parties last lived together or where the child was born. The court would also consider the relative financial resources of each parent. It is highly recommended that you consult with a family law attorney in your area and discuss the history of your relationship with the father, and who moved from the area. You can find experienced family lawyers using the Find a Lawyer tool on . Please let me know if this post was helpful by hitting the helpful button.

I agree. There is no standard parenting plan because every family is different; things that work perfectly for one set of parents and will not work at all for another set of parents. You 2 would have to mediate to decide what is in the best interest of your young child and that it is time and cost effective. Good luck.