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Long Distance Parenting Plan
When co-parents live far apart, the plan looks different: longer blocks of time, clear travel rules, and structured virtual contact.
Overview
Long-distance plans focus on extended visits (summer, winter break, spring break) plus regular video calls. Spell out who pays for travel, who escorts younger children, and how passports are handled.
Practical examples
- School year: primary parent has weekdays and most weekends.
- Summer: 4–6 week block with the long-distance parent.
- Winter and spring break: alternating.
- Video calls 2–3 times per week on set days.
- Travel: 14 days written notice for any flights.
Frequently asked questions
- One parent typically has primary custody during the school year, and the other parent has extended blocks during breaks and summer. Frequent video calls keep contact strong.
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