Transitioning To Court Ordered Overnights

I’m a father of a 2-year-old in Texas, and our court-ordered parenting plan is transitioning soon so that I will begin having my first overnights on weekends.

The other parent and I have a high-conflict co-parenting dynamic, and communication has been difficult since the child was born. I’ve been trying to keep things as calm and child-focused as possible. I recently asked for the child’s bedtime routine so I can keep things consistent, and she provided that information.

I’m now trying to figure out the best way to help my 2-year-old adjust to overnights. One idea I’m considering is offering a taper for the first few weekends. For example, allowing the other parent to come over the first night to handle the bedtime routine in the new environment, then the second night she would handle only part of it, and by the third night it would just be a short video call before bed.

Before I suggest this, I want to understand whether allowing a high-conflict co-parent into my home during my parenting time could create any legal issues or unintended consequences. I’m wondering whether giving her that level of involvement could later be interpreted as establishing a precedent or affecting custody/visitation discussions in the future.

I’m also open to parenting perspectives on whether this type of taper even makes sense for a 2-year-old, or if there are better ways to support the transition without creating complications.

Any insight on potential legal or practical risks would be appreciated.

Location: Texas