Parent or Alternative Residence (PAR)

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Term Definition Parent or Alternative Residence (PAR) - a shared parenting plan whereby the noncustodial parent becomes the PAR because his or her child resides with him for more than two overnight visits per week.

Application in Divorce A PAR arrangement is a form of shared parenting that can be written in child a child custody agreements.

A PAR has a right to seek monetary credits against his or her child support obligation for some of the expenses he or she incurs as a result of the extra time with the child.