Am I entitled to have my child live with me half the time?
Depending on the circumstances of each family there is a range of issues which the court must take into account when determining whether equal time or substantial and significant time will be reasonably practicable and in the best interests of the child.
If the court determines that it is in the best interests of the child and it would be practicable to do so, then it must consider making an order that the child spend equal time with each parent.
If the court decides against equal time it must consider if it is appropriate and in the best interests of the child, for the non-residential parent to spend substantial and significant time with the child.
Every family is different and the factors the court will take into account will vary greatly from family to family.
