Courts have moved toward keeping both parents involved in their children’s life. Yet some parents still want to pursue a one-sided custody solution.
Here are some of the reasons why a more equal split could be more beneficial:
1. Your child gets more opportunities to benefit from both your skills
Researchers found that children who grew up with secure attachment relationships to both parents had a lower chance of experiencing anxiety or depression than those who did not have this upbringing. They also tended to have better language skills than those who grew up with a secure attachment to just one parent or neither of them.
2. You get more time to yourself
You don’t just have to bring up a child. You also need to live your own life. That means spending time with friends, pursuing a career and more. If you have a co-parent who can look after the child some of the time, it frees you up more to do these things.
3. You may find it easier to get on with your co-parent
When one parent gets the bulk of time with their child, the other can be left feeling upset and perhaps bitter. This could lead to continuous difficulties when you try to work together to raise the child. When both parties feel happier about the share they got it removes that bone of contention and can help parents get over their divorce and work well together as co-parents.
Learning more about how you can achieve a more equal parenting split and whether it is appropriate in your case, can benefit you and your children.
