Standard Parenting Time Order
Effective March 1, 2023

This document outlines the Standard Parenting Time Order in Ohio, effective March 1, 2023, emphasizing the importance of maintaining healthy parent-child relationships.

Preamble and Considerations

The court prioritizes the ongoing relationship between children and parents, encouraging tailored parenting plans based on family needs.
Key considerations include the child's developmental needs, psychological attachments, special needs, parental cooperation, and the importance of a consistent schedule.
Parents are urged to consult the Ohio Guide for Parents Living Apart for additional resources on parenting schedules.

Local Parenting Time (Within 150 Miles)

Regular Parenting Time Options: Parents must select one of three options:

Option A: Equal weekly residence with transitions every Friday, plus one weekday evening for the non-custodial parent.
Option B: Alternating weekends and designated weekday parenting time.
Option C: Alternating weekends with specific provisions for holidays and mid-week parenting time.

Holidays and Special Days: Specific parenting time rules apply for Mother's Day, Father's Day, children's birthdays, and other significant occasions, ensuring equitable distribution between parents.
Extended Holiday Periods: Detailed schedules for Thanksgiving, Spring Break, and Winter Break are provided, alternating between parents based on the year.
Summer Parenting Time: Each parent has designated weeks during summer, with provisions for vacations and notification requirements.

Long-Distance Parenting Time (Over 150 Miles)

The intent remains to maintain contact, with specific provisions for extended holiday periods and summer parenting time.
Transportation Responsibilities: Parents share transportation costs and responsibilities, ensuring equitable arrangements.

Parenting Time with Infants (Birth to 18 Months)

Special considerations for infants include frequent short visits initially, transitioning to longer periods as the child grows.
Specific schedules are outlined for different age ranges, with provisions for adjustments based on parental requests.

General Rules for Parenting Time

Parents must provide 24-hour notice for missed parenting time and ensure children are available for pick-up.
Opportunities for overnight parenting time are available if one parent is away.
Each parent is entitled to reasonable telephone or video contact with the children while in the other parent's care.
Parents must promptly inform each other of any changes in residential address.