My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Michigan
My X and I are on a temp. parenting time schedule where I exercise my time as every Monday and Wednesday unspecified amount of time at any time and 4 hrs Saturday and Sunday. (24hr notice required but have been on a set schedule) We go back to court for perm parenting time and child support. I had originally asked for EOW Friday @ 6 til Monday @ 6 and one night EW. But after doing research (our son is 5 months old) it is not advisable for a child that small to be away from either parent for a long period of time. The judge had also said this when we were in court to establish paternity and temp. time.
I have been in his life since he was 4 days old and at this point his mother and I try to do our best to co-parent. But she is not willing to agree to any time unless the court orders it. We had a meeting with FOC and they are only recommending EOW on Saturday nights from 4 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday and Monday and Wednesday to stay the same. But again this causes a long time frame of our child to be without his father. They also had said they don't want to suggest every couple of days as this is not good for the child. So I am in search of a plan that will benefit all involved. And I know I can not please everyone but I do want what is best for our son. I feel I have established a good bond with him and I do not want this bond to diminish. So any suggestions will be appreciated.
I am not looking to take the child away from his mother but I am trying to keep the strong bond I have with my son. I don't want to stress him out and I would like to try some type of step plan to actually get to the original plan in the future. I am seeking 50/50 shared legal and physical custody. And I believe my X doesn't have a problem with this but wants to not grant any overnights because she is not ready. So can anyone help me with this or at least give me some links where I can go to get some samples?

