Temporary orders filed at the beginning of the divorce case will make provisions for a temporary custody arrangement. These temporary orders will be modified. Generally, during the divorce process, a judge will attempt to maintain the “status quo” in the children’s schedules and living situation as much as is possible. All decisions relating to child custody are made using the best interest of the child standard. Each individual situation will require a different temporary and permanent parenting plan. JHC’s child custody lawyers can help you determine what schedule will work best in your case.