Visitation arrangements can vary greatly for many reasons, but the most important factor tends to revolve around how close the parents live to each other.
If both parents live in the same town, Kentucky courts generally hold that kids should spend an equal amount of time with both parents whenever possible. On the other hand, if one parent lives very far away, the visitation options become limited.
In these cases, the kids might only get to visit the non-custodial parent a few times a year for longer periods of time during summer break or holiday vacations. Sometimes the court will even say that the parent who lives far away should be granted a “standing invitation” to visit the child in the state where they live.
Aside from location, another important factor the court considers is how well the parents can work together for the sake of the kids. If the parents don't get along well, the court might decide that it's better for one parent to have more time with the kids so that they can have a more emotionally stable environment.
In most cases, if parents can agree on a schedule themselves, the court will usually go along with it. The idea is that parents know their own kids and situations best, so if they can come to an agreement, that's probably a good solution. But when parents can’t agree, the court will usually start off by looking to establish a 50-50 time split and then adjust from there based on what's actually possible and best for the kids.