Like other forms of shared custody, this routine presents special difficulties since it entails frequent moves back and forth by the child. At a minimum, supervision when no one is at home, maintain reasonable discipline, and give nurturing and affection.

When it is used, primary residence, Thus, siblings visit brothers and sisters when they move between parents.

These parameters of these arrangements make this custody routine demanding. Moreover, as a rule courts are reluctant to separate siblings. For these reason, this type of custody is not often used.

Split (physical) custody also increases the contact between divorced parents.

See Custody - Legal; Custody - Physical.