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Parents often assume the court must pick either their proposal or the other parent's, with no changes.
The court can adjust the arrangements to suit the child, including giving more time than either parent offered.
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The Gap?
"The judge will choose one parent's plan exactly as written."
Court Reality
The court can adjust the arrangements to suit the child, including giving more time than either parent offered.
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