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Licking County Ohio Local Rule 19 Standard Visitation Schedule Effective May 1, 2009
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(Web page updated 11-29-09)
For a PDF of the 5-1-09 version of this local rule, click this link:
http://www.lcounty.com/DC/RULE192010012000.pdf
If an older version of this rule applies to your case, you can find it here:
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A comment concerning Local Rule 19.0
This version of Local Rule 19.0, which was adopted May 1, 2009, is the Court’s most recent standard parenting time rule. The Court’s adoption of this rule is authorized by Revised Code Section 3109.051 (F)(2).
This most recent version of Local Rule 19.0 is actually the fourth version of this Rule that has been in effect during the time the Court has been in operation. The first version of Local Rule 19.0 was adopted by the Court on or about July 1, 1991. The second version was adopted on or about August 1, 1995. The third version, which is being replaced by this most recent version, was adopted on October 1, 2000.
Parties wanting to know the rights and responsibilities they have under a divorce decree, dissolution decree or other order involving Local Rule 19.0 should first carefully review their decree or order and determine which of the four versions of the Rule applies to their particular case. To assist parties in doing this, the Court has posted copies of all three of the versions of Local Rule 19.0 that have previously been in effect as well as a copy of the most recent version, which is effective as of May 1, 2009.
Rule 19.0
PARENTING TIMES
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19.1 PREFACE: Children require the continued and regular involvement of both parents despite the termination of their parents’ marriage or relationship. No standard schedule will meet the needs of every parent-child relationship. The Court therefore encourages parties to submit agreements for parenting times which will meet their and their children’s specific circumstances. It is only when the parents cannot agree that the Court will require this standard parenting time schedule to be used.
If there is more than one child, this schedule assumes that parenting time will be exercised with all children together unless the parents agree otherwise.
19.2 CHILD’S RESPONSE TO PARENTING TIMES
For healthy development, children of divorce need both parents to continue regular contact with their child(ren). Both parents should strive to communicate well and avoid angry interactions in front of the child(ren).
It is normal when parents first separate that, during transfer times, a child may have a strong emotional reaction when saying good-bye to one parent. Parents need to know that the emotional response is typical, and that each parent needs to act calmly and reassure the child that they will see the other parent soon. This response by the child does not mean that the child does not love the other parent, or wishes not to spend time with the other parent. The length of a child’s adjustment will vary and can be dependent on how well the parents handle the situation.
If a child indicates strong opposition to being with the other parent, it is the responsibility of both parents to deal with the situation appropriately. Depending on the child’s developmental level, this may involve talking calmly and reassuringly to the child, exploring the child’s concerns, and working with the other parent to help with the transition. When possible, it may be appropriate to arrange indirect transfers–e.g., drop offs and pickups around school or child care so that only one parent is present at the transition.
19.3 PRECAUTIONS: Termination of relationships naturally stirs up emotions. If children are involved, this may compound the matter. Times where children are physically transferred from one parent to another are NOT opportunities for any type of detrimental language or behavior to be directed at the other parent. It is unfortunate to include in this standard parenting time schedule this warning: IT IS THE ABSOLUTE DUTY OF EACH PARENT TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT HIS OR HER CHILD GOES TO THE OTHER PARENT FOR THE SCHEDULED TIMES. A DENIAL OF PARENTING TIME RIGHTS OF EITHER PARENT MAY RESULT IN FINES AND/OR INCARCERATION.
19.4 THIRD PARTIES: While it may be necessary or desirable to have other parties accompany a parent during an exchange time, these individuals should be specifically cautioned that any disruptive acts or commentary initiated by them may be found to be interference and result in punishment, including fines or incarceration, by the Court.
19.5 TYPES OF PARENTING TIMES: Careful consideration has been given to promote parenting time after the parents have terminated their relationship. The frequency of contact depends on a large number of factors. One of the most significant factors is distance between the respective homes of the parents. The Court has divided these distances into two categories: local and long distance.
Despite these divisions, the primary goal of this standard parenting time schedule is to maintain parental involvement between the non-residential parent and the child(ren). Optimistically, the parties would act with as much flexibility as possible in order to accommodate each other. Where that is not possible, the schedules contained in this Rule provide for minimal parental contact. For the best interest of the child(ren), parents should attempt to establish additional parenting times for the non-residential parent.
Infants and Toddlers (0 to 3 years of age)
Rule 19.0 may not apply to infants and very young children (up to 3 years of age).
Children under 3 have very different ideas of time than older children and need more frequent contact with both parents than Rule 19.0 specifies. Ideally, parents will exercise more flexibility in scheduling times for infants and very young children. If it deems it necessary, the Court may order a different schedule for these children, even when there are older children in the family.
Teenagers (13 to 18 years of age)
A regular routine of parenting may become more difficult as a child ages, has more activities outside of the family unit, obtains a driver’s license, dates, works, and spends time with friends. Both parties should respect a teenager’s need to spend time with peers and in organized activities, especially during weekends and summer vacations. Quality of time is more important than a rigid schedule and flexibility in scheduling may be necessary. Within limits and when possible, it is preferable to consider the teenager’s wishes so long as both parties agree.
Supervised Parenting Times
The Court recognizes, unfortunately, that in some instances the supervision of parenting times is necessary, either temporarily or permanently, in order to serve the child(ren)’s best interest. In these cases, the Court will enter appropriate orders requiring parenting times to take place at a supervised visitation center or under the direct supervision of a suitable third party. Parenting times taking place at a supervised visitation center shall be conducted in strict accordance with the center’s rules. Supervised parenting times are, in most instances, substantially less in quantity and duration than unsupervised parenting times provided for by Local Rule 19.0
NOTE: Parties who exercise supervised parenting times are prohibited from challenging the authority or decisions of the supervising center or individual. If the party believes the supervising center or individual is acting unfairly, he or she may file a formal motion requesting an appropriate modification of the parenting time order.
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A. LOCAL PARENTING TIMES:
The local parenting time schedule shall apply when the parents reside less than 150 miles from each other.
1. Weekends: The non-residential parent shall have parenting time on alternate weekends beginning Friday at 6:00 p.m. and ending Monday morning when the child shall be returned to school, daycare or the residential parent by 9:00 a.m.
2. Weekdays. The non-residential parent shall have midweek visitation on Wednesdays beginning at 6:00 p.m. and ending Thursday morning when the child shall be returned to school, daycare or the residential parent by 9:00 a.m.
B. HOLIDAYS and DAYS OF SPECIAL MEANING SCHEDULE
1. General Provisions
a. On Mother’s Day and Father’s Day the child(ren) are with each celebrating
parent from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
b. There is no spring break for children not of school age UNLESS an older
sibling does attend school.
c. Home schooled children follow the schedule of the residential parent’s
school district.
d. Child(ren) Birthdays are split as follows; even years to mother, odd years
to father. If the parents cannot agree, the parenting time shall be from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. if the child’s birthday falls on a non-school day for the child and a non-working day for the designated parent. If the child’s birthday is on the child’s school day or the designated parent’s work day, the parenting time shall be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
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- Schedule
| ODD YEARS EVEN YEARS MOTHER’S SCHEDULE FOR ODD YEARS
EASTER : Sat 6:00 p.m. to Sun 6:00 p.m. *SPRING BREAK: 9:00 a.m. the day AFTER school recesses to 6:00 p.m. the day BEFORE school resumes LABOR DAY: Sun 6:00 p.m. to Mon 6:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS: December 24 at 9:00 p.m. to January 1 at 6:00 p.m. FATHER’S SCHEDULE FOR ODD YEARS PRESIDENT’S DAY: Sun 6:00 p.m. to Mon 6:00 p.m. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY: Sun 6:00 p.m. to Mon 6:00 p.m. MEMORIAL DAY: Sun 6:00 p.m. to Mon 6:00 p.m. BEGGAR’S NIGHT: (where father resides) 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. THANKSGIVING: Wed 6:00 p.m. to Thu 6:00 p.m. unless Father’s regular weekend visit follows then the visit ends Monday morning (school, daycare or 9:00 a.m.) CHRISTMAS: December 21 OR last day of school, whichever occurs first, from 6:00 p.m. to December 24, 9:00 p.m. |
FATHER’S SCHEDULE FOR EVEN YEARS
EASTER: Sat 6:00 p.m. to Sun 6:00 p.m. *SPRING BREAK: 9:00 a.m. the day AFTER school recesses to 6:00 p.m. the day BEFORE school resumes LABOR DAY: Sun 6:00 p.m. to Mon 6:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS: December 24 at 9:00 p.m. to January 1 at 6:00 p.m. MOTHER’S SCHEDULE FOR EVEN YEARS PRESIDENT’S DAY: Sun 6:00 p.m. to Mon 6:00 p.m. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY: Sun 9:00 a.m. to Mon 6:00 p.m. MEMORIAL DAY: Sun 6:00 p.m. to Mon 6:00 p.m. BEGGAR’S NIGHT: (where mother resides) 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. THANKSGIVING: Wed 6:00 p.m. to Thu 6:00 p.m. unless Mother’s regular weekend visit follows then the visit ends Monday morning (school, daycare or 9:00 a.m.) CHRISTMAS: December 21 OR last day of school, whichever occurs first, from 6:00 p.m. to December 24, 9:00 p.m. |
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