shared parenting

i have been divorced for over a year. previously i had sole custody of our three children, ages 10, 7, 4 . wv adopted some new laws regarding custody recently. he now has asked for shared parenting. the lawmaster sent us to a mediator to come up with an agreement. the mediator suggested one week here and one week there. is this plan the best for our children? are there other options? what might the lawmaster order if i dont agree to the shared parenting ? How much will this affect child support. i would appreciate any information regarding this subject .

I can not help out on the legal question.. but children need a stable home.. and it is my opinion that one week here, one week there is one of the worse type of arrangements.. second only to 6 months here, 6 months there etc..

If you have sole custody currently, fight to keep it.

[MySonsMom]

I agree with usdeeper. It is important for children to have a "home"..when they go from house to house so much it interferes with a "normal life". I would fight that shared parenting big time..Go for joint with you having physical care. That means the father has visitation. Every other weekend and some time in the summer seems very fair and easy on the kids. Good luck!

I'm not so sure I agree. It's important for both parents to be a big part of the childrens lives. Stability is an issue, but I think if both parents work together so the children don't feel the tension, it could be a good thing. But, then again I haven't been in that situation.