The issue of parenting time is a complicated one. Even if the Court feels that both parties are “fit” as parents, they may still grant the majority of parenting time to one parent, because they are influenced by the facts presented that it is in the “best interest of the child”. The Court considers what schedule is best for the child—so it may attempt to establish a certain level of permanency, in addition to maintaining a bond with both parents.
In Colorado, “decision making” privileges are separated because Courts treat them differently. It is possible, and common depending on the age of the children, to have unequal parenting time but shared decision-making responsibilities.