What is Joint Physical Custody or Equal Shared Parenting?
Shared Parenting is a joint, responsible parenting plan where children are provided the opportunity to have both of their parents substantially share in their physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual development after separation or divorce. It maximizes the opportunity for a close, frequent, meaningful and continuing relationship between a child and parents regardless of marital status and preserves the dignity of all members of a separated family. Who is shared parenting for? It is for the estimated 268,400 children in Minnesota who are affected by divorce. (1) It is for an estimated 95% of parents across Minnesota who are ordinary people who love their children, and are fit and eager to provide for the care of their children. It is NOT for the estimated 5% of parents who have a history of child abuse or neglect, abandonment, domestic violence, significant problem with alcohol or drug abuse, or have no desire to be an active, responsible parent to their children. (2) Why is Pr
