What factors are considered in determining parental responsibility, a parenting plan, and a time-sharing schedule?
To begin with, the best interest of the children is always paramount and is given primary consideration. Any and all factors which could affect the welfare and interests of the children must be evaluated, including but not limited to: a. The disposition of each parent to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing parent-child relationship, to honor the time-sharing schedule, and to be reasonable when changes are required. b. The anticipated division of parental responsibilities after the litigation, including the extent to which parental responsibilities will be delegated to third parties. c. The disposition of each parent to determine, consider, and act upon the needs of the children as opposed to the needs or desires of the parent. d. The length of time the children have lived in a stable, satisfactory environment and the desirability of maintaining continuity. e. The geographic viability of the parenting plan, with special attention paid to the needs of school-age children and
