Parenting schedules state the amount of time a parent is allowed to spend with his child or children.  The court, through careful evaluation of the parents' situations, determines a parenting schedule favorable to your child.  It is in this light that divorced parents are allowed to fight for the time they want to spend with the children given that they are fit and capable.  Though there is a schedule, a child's wish to spend more time with a parent will always be respected because the law allows it.  In some instances, a child may be prohibited to see a parent if it becomes dangerous for him.  Normally, supervision is required and parents are asked to take classes for effective parenting.

In a divorce case, many of us forget that more than anyone else the children suffer the most.  They may feel lost, abandoned and broken, much like the marriage.  This is why responsible divorced parents should always, in all ways, put their child's welfare first.  Every little thing must be considered before deciding on how much time you are willing to give to your child.  You can, by all means, ask for as much as half of the time with your children as your spouse if you can handle it.  For the child or children's sake, the best way to do this is to try and come up with a settlement with your spouse despite the anger and hurt brought by divorce.  They are blameless in this situation. A good parent will do anything to protect them from the pain.