My spouse is pushing to be named the primary caregiver of the children. Where the children would reside at her residence for a good portion of the time.
We have agreed to shared custody of 50/50. I was told to also ask for shared parenting so as to not give up my rights to be able to make future decisions when it comes to the children - IE is she decides to move out of province and all.
I don't think my spouse is very well informed --- on the legal aspects yet.
She has made it clear that Jan 2006 she would pick up things - seperation and all.
My question is this, what does being a primary caregiver really imply ... what impact does it have on child/spousal costs and/or any other issues?
The way I see it ... I have spent time with the kids, cooked, cleaned, bathed, done homework, have attended many outings with them, etc ... I would consider my 'participation in their lives' to also mean I too am a 'primary caregiver'?
Can the courts rule there can only be ONE primary caregiver and the second spose is considered secondary OR can both spouses be looked up as being primary caregivers? When is one considered a primary caregiver -- during the times they have physical custody or until the the age when the obligations to the children are met?
I'm trying to ascertain the meaning of 'primary caregiver' to determine if this is worth contesting or to let it slide as to avoid ... confrontation and move on.
Hubby
We have agreed to shared custody of 50/50. I was told to also ask for shared parenting so as to not give up my rights to be able to make future decisions when it comes to the children - IE is she decides to move out of province and all.
I don't think my spouse is very well informed --- on the legal aspects yet.
She has made it clear that Jan 2006 she would pick up things - seperation and all.
My question is this, what does being a primary caregiver really imply ... what impact does it have on child/spousal costs and/or any other issues?
The way I see it ... I have spent time with the kids, cooked, cleaned, bathed, done homework, have attended many outings with them, etc ... I would consider my 'participation in their lives' to also mean I too am a 'primary caregiver'?
Can the courts rule there can only be ONE primary caregiver and the second spose is considered secondary OR can both spouses be looked up as being primary caregivers? When is one considered a primary caregiver -- during the times they have physical custody or until the the age when the obligations to the children are met?
I'm trying to ascertain the meaning of 'primary caregiver' to determine if this is worth contesting or to let it slide as to avoid ... confrontation and move on.
Hubby
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