1. Terminology: For purposes of using this Parenting Time-Sharing Code of Conduct, PARENT 1 (P1) is the person the child resides with primarily; PARENT 2 (P2) is the parent the child does not reside with primarily. The term “parent” is used interchangeably herein to represent either a biological parent or non-parent custodian as the case may be.

2. Parenting Time as a Shared Experience. It is intended that timesharing be a shared experience for siblings. Therefore, unless otherwise excepted, all children shall participate in the parenting time periods. It is recognized that the ages of the children, or the activities or illnesses of the children may occasionally prohibit this.

3. Child's Participation and Activities. P2 shall be permitted to participate and attend the child's activities and shall equally meet the parental responsibilities (transportation when the child is in his or her care, supervision, booster work, etc.) that accompany those activities. Neither parent shall arrange for excessive activities that interfere with or prohibit the child from spending meaningful time with the other party.

4. Negative Conduct. Both parents shall refrain from speaking negatively about each other in the presence of the child or within earshot of the child and shall ensure that other persons likewise refrain. Parents shall not attempt to negatively impact the child's relationship with the other parent and shall not request that the child choose one parent over another. Parents shall not interrogate the child regarding the activities or actions of another parent.

No parent shall discuss (or enable third persons to discuss) with the child the issues of custody, modification of custody, child support, or timesharing unless all parents have so agreed. No parent shall deny the child access to another parent and shall not threaten to do so as a method of disciplining the child.

5. Communication between Parents. [So long as there is no current order preventing contact between the parents by this, or any other court] Parents shall keep each other advised of current home and employment addresses and telephone numbers at which they (and the child when in their care) can be reached. Parents shall refrain from communicating or contacting each other at places of employment unless specifically prearranged or the event of an emergency. Parents shall not require the child to deliver messages and shall not depend upon the child to advise the other party of any activities, schedules, school photos, school programs, or other activity or event.

6. Daily Routine. Parents should coordinate plans for bedtimes, homework schedules, and other household rules as much as possible. Each parent shall ensure that, when the child is in his or her care, homework assignments are completed and schedules are met. The parents shall discuss and attempt to agree upon how discipline will be consistently administered to the child and what actions by the child require discipline. The parents shall strive to ensure consistency in the child's routine and discipline.

7. Relocation. Relocation requirements are specifically addressed in the Kentucky Civil Rules, FCRPP 7(2). The parents shall abide by these requirements.

8. Medical Treatment and Insurance. If the child has been prescribed medication or treatment, P1 shall provide a sufficient amount of medication, any necessary medical equipment, and appropriate instructions for each visit.

Each parent shall, as soon as possible, notify the other parent of any medical emergency or serious illness of the child. Elective medical procedures or psychotherapy/counseling shall only be performed after any and all parents having custody have been afforded the opportunity to discuss the options with the referring professional.

The parent who has secured healthcare insurance for the child shall promptly supply insurance cards, forms, listings of approved healthcare providers, and procedures for using the health insurance to the other parent. The parent who, except in an emergency, takes the child to a provider who is not approved or qualified under the insurance plan shall bear the additional costs thus created. When one parent is obligated to pay part or all of the child's medical expenses, the billings shall be promptly furnished to the obligated parent.

9. Religious Training. Each parent is entitled to choose and follow his/her own religious beliefs and further, to teach those beliefs to the child. Each parent shall provide the other with information concerning any religious training or teaching in which the child has been formally enrolled, and shall provide the place of worship to the other parent.

10. Clothing. P1 shall send an appropriate supply of clean clothing for the child for use during P2's time. Any clothing supplied by P1 should be returned in good repair. Parents should communicate plans for any special activities or events that may be scheduled; P1 shall ensure that the type and amount of clothing sent with the child is appropriate for these events and activities.

11. Necessary Food, Supplies, and Hygiene. Each parent shall be responsible for providing the food and supplies that are necessary for the child during the time the child is in his or her care. Both parents shall ensure that the child is properly bathed, groomed, and fed during the time the child is in his or her care. Each parent shall maintain adequate food and supplies for the child. These include, but are not limited to, an age-appropriate bed, linens, diapers, wipes, bottles, formula, humidifiers, shampoo, soap, lotion, diaper cream, toys, books, thermometer, over-the-counter medications, and first-aid supplies.

12. Intoxicants. No parent shall relinquish the child to anyone, including a parent, regardless of parenting time schedule, who is under the influence of any intoxicant.

13. Child Support. Unless a court order otherwise provides, child support obligations continue through all timesharing periods. Child support and timesharing are mutually exclusive. Neither timesharing, nor child support, may be withheld because of the other parent's failure to comply with a court order.

14. Childcare. Where possible, the parents are encouraged to provide childcare for each other to both lessen the costs and to provide the child with more time with both parents. Parents that are joint custodians shall discuss proposed child care arrangements prior to enrollment of the child.