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Ex-etiquette: It's not enough

Parent aims to increase child time by switching to an 8-5 job and relocating, reducing the mother's visitation to every other weekend to support full custody claim.

  • Seeking full custody, a parent plans to switch to an 8-5 job and move to another county, changing from the current every other weekend visitation with their daughter.
  • Current work obligations on the swing shift require the parent to return home at 11 p.m. Monday through Friday, limiting time spent with the child compared to previous arrangements.
  • Custody mediator Jann Blackstone advises parents to evaluate their parenting plan, noting that many decisions involve 'red flags' judges examine closely.
  • Moving a child further away from the other parent while simultaneously applying for full custody is a significant concern, as courts often view this strategy as a potential red flag.
  • Judges will ultimately ask why the original parenting plan exists, as the court evaluates motivations for custody changes and the impact on the child's established routines.
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Ex-etiquette: It's not enough

Q. I see my daughter every other weekend, and it's not enough. I saw her more often before I took my current job, but I now work the swing shift and get home at 11 p.m., Monday through Friday. I'm…

·Omaha, United States
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Helena Independent Record broke the news in Helena, United States on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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