Upwards & Onwards; It Never Rains Forever

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I have never heard of a two week alternation schedule. Your intuition is spot on--it is not normal to want to go two weeks without seeing your kids. As a mother, that would kill me. I am sorry but I believe she has a motive that benefits her and her lifestyle. I think the kids have nothing to do with it. And I also would be very worried about that 7 hour drive.

My advice is do not agree to anything until you really think this through. In fact say nothing about it. Maybe consult with a pediatrician and a child therapist? This is too big a decision to which to acquiesce before you have really looked at it every which way. Just because she is squeezing you for an answer does not mean you have to make a rash decision. And it's awful that she pre-closed your kids on this. That was very sneaky of her. Your kids are way too young to even know what that alternation schedule really means.

Personally, the families I know who share custody, switch parents several times a week!!! They go a few days at each parent's house.

What does your lawyer say about the legalities of this? Is she still in the same state when she is 7 hours away with OM? I would counter (with my lawyer and a therapist) is it good for kids to drive two 7 hour trips every two weeks? They will tire of that; let me assure you.

Just slow down, think and ask experts.