When establishing parenting time transitions, parents should consider that transitions:
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may occur directly between parents or a parent and another person with whom the child is comfortable.
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from one parent to the other may not be appropriate in situations with concerns about a parent’s safety.
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may occur directly from one parent to the other at either parent’s home. When transitions occur at a parent’s home, parents should consider whether it is will create a smoother transition for the child if the child is picked up by the parent starting their parenting time or dropped off by the parent ending their parenting time.
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may include a parent walking the child to the door
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may include the child walking to the door by themselves while the parent waits until the child enters the other parent’s home.
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may occur at the child’s daycare or school, a public location, or another location midway between the parents’ homes or work places for safety or convenience.
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typically involve the exchange of children’s belongings, including clothing, toys, security items, sports equipment, musical instruments, and electronic devices.
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Parents may want to minimize the number of transitions per week for older children or have more frequent transitions for younger children.
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