Nesting During Divorce: What Attorneys Need to Know

Nesting During Divorce: What Attorneys Need to Know

February 28, 2024

(12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. PT)

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More divorcing parents than ever are opting for a birdnesting custody arrangement. Also known as simply “nesting,” this shared custody plan means that children stay in the home, while each parent rotates as the main caregiver according to an agreed-on schedule. A child-centered approach, nesting can alleviate stress on the children by minimizing the changes inherent in constantly moving from one home to another, and it secures their relationship to each parent in an environment that feels safe.

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