Manchester Parenting Time Lawyers

Parenting time, very simply, is the time you get to spend with your children in the role of parent. This is an important part of your life and of the custody agreement you will have with your ex. Parenting time is a primary source of conflict and negotiation in every divorce, but our child custody lawyers are here to help you through it.

At Solomon Law Firm, we are skilled family law attorneys who understand the challenges facing custodial and noncustodial parents in creating their parenting schedule. Your parenting plan has to be fair and consistent with New Hampshire laws. We can help you find a way to spend time with your kids.

Custody Options For Parents In New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, there are several common arrangements for those with a vested interest in the growth of a child. They are:

• Full joint custody: The preferred option for New Hampshire is joint custody at both the legal and physical levels, meaning both parents retain decision making power and spend time living with the child.
• Sole custody with visitation: One parent remains the primary residence and decision maker of the child, and the other parent retains the rights to visit with the child. There is a range of visitation from, totally unsupervised overnight visits to limited, supervised visitation.
• Sole custody without visitation: Similar to the previous example, this is only done if there is a clear, considerable danger to the child if contact remains with the other parent.
• Grandparent visitation: New Hampshire recognizes grandparents’ rights to see and visit their grandchildren and can even petition for inclusion in the parenting plan.

How these options manifest in your divorce or child custody will take considerable time and effort to both discover and resolve.

Protecting Children During Separation

In New Hampshire, legal separations are recognized by the state, and these are options for parents to see what life beyond their marriage would be like. They are not required for a divorce. Many parents choose separation, but it’s important to ensure that the children are protected and cared for appropriately during this time.

One of the ways we can assist with pursuing minimal impact is through the mediation process. Attorney Elaine Kennedy is a mediator, and the firm has extensive experience looking at options that work for families. We can help with that. Call us at or send an email to get started.