Nesting – What is it?

nestingIf you and your spouse are considering divorce, you will soon face many important decisions. If you have children, one of the most important decisions will be who will live where, and with whom. You may also have to decide where one or both parents will exercise their parenting time.

These days, there are plenty of options when it comes to living arrangements during and after divorce.  One such arrangement that has been in the news lately is called “nesting” (sometimes referred to as “bird’s nest” custody or visitation).  A recent contributor to the Huffington Post described his experience with nesting this way:

Here’s how it works: whichever one of us has our son stays at the house with him. The other spends their time at an apartment within our multi-family property. Our son always stays at “his” house. My ex and I both have our own bedrooms at the family house and at our apartment. On holidays and on certain occasions we all will sleep at the house. The apartment is adults only and we are never both at the apartment at the same time. Our son has been to the apartment to check it out and so he knows where we are when we say, “mom is at the apartment.”

As the author goes on to note, nesting may not be for everyone, but it works for his family. The attorneys at Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C. are available to discuss what might be best for your family both during and after a divorce. To make an appointment with one of our attorneys, call (317) 580-9295.

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A family law case can take our clients on an emotional journey and through it all the attorneys and staff at Ruppert & Schaefer have to remain objective. It’s always nice to know our efforts are appreciated. Shannon Kenney, paralegal, received the following:

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Good job, Shannon!

Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C. | Experienced Child Custody Lawyers

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At Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C. we strive to achieve child custody solutions that are in the best interest of the child – and the parents. Whether you are seeking visitation rights per the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines or requesting full custody of your child/children, we’re here to help. Our initial goal is explore whether both parties can agree on visitation or parenting time terms. If that is not possible, there are other options available and your attorney can discuss those options with you.

Our law firm knows how important your children are to you. During or after a divorce there’s often conflict on who should and who shouldn’t have custody of the children. You need good representation to help you understand the laws and guide you through the custody process.

Our firm can assist you with both legal and physical custody issues.

Legal Custody – Will one parent or both parents make decisions for the children regarding education, religion and healthcare?

Physical Custody – Where will the children live? With one parent primarily or with both parents on a relatively equal basis? Or will it be something in between?

Our law firm is a strong advocate for your rights and your relationship with your children. We believe your child deserves an enriching relationship with you. Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C. will work to ensure that your child custody rights are protected. For a consultation with Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C., call 317.580.9295 or contact us online.