Custody Schedule Calculator
Create the optimal custody schedule for your family. Compare different parenting time arrangements and understand how each impacts overnights and child support.
What You'll Learn
Comprehensive custody scheduling guidance for your family
Schedule Options
Compare 50/50, 60/40, and other parenting time arrangements
Overnight Calculations
See exactly how many overnights each schedule provides
Holiday Planning
How to handle holidays, birthdays, and special occasions
Age Considerations
Which schedules work best for different age groups
Best Practices
Tips for successful co-parenting schedules
Legal Standards
What courts look for in custody arrangements
Common Custody Schedule Types
Compare overnight counts and schedule structures
Alternating Weeks (7/7)
Child spends one week with each parent. Equal 50/50 split. Best for older children who can handle longer separations.
2-2-3 Schedule
Parent A: Mon-Tue, Parent B: Wed-Thu, alternate weekends. True 50/50 split with frequent transitions.
3-4-4-3 Schedule
Alternating 3 and 4 day blocks. 50/50 split with slightly less frequent transitions than 2-2-3.
Every Other Weekend
Primary custody with one parent, other parent gets every other weekend. Approximately 80/20 split.
Extended Weekends
Non-custodial parent gets every other weekend plus one weeknight. Approximately 70/30 split.
60/40 Schedule
One parent has child 4 days, other has 3 days each week. Common middle-ground arrangement.
Factors to Consider
Key considerations when choosing a schedule
Child's Age
Younger children may need shorter, more frequent visits. Older children can handle longer stretches.
Parents' Work Schedules
The schedule must be practical given each parent's work commitments and availability.
Distance Between Homes
Long distances make frequent transitions impractical and affect school considerations.
Child's Activities
School, sports, and extracurriculars need to be accommodated in any schedule.
Parental Cooperation
High-conflict situations may require simpler schedules with fewer exchanges.
Child's Preferences
Older children's preferences are often considered, though not determinative.
Holiday & Special Occasion Planning
Essential considerations for holiday schedules
Holiday Considerations
- Alternate major holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter) yearly
- Split holidays (morning with one parent, afternoon with other)
- Maintain cultural/religious tradition consistency
- Consider extended time during school breaks
- Plan for Mother's Day and Father's Day
- Address birthday celebrations for child and parents
- Account for family reunions and special events
Schedule Success Tips
- Put everything in writing - ambiguity leads to conflict
- Build in flexibility for unexpected situations
- Define exchange locations, times, and responsibilities clearly
- Include first right of refusal clauses
- Plan for communication methods and frequency
- Address transportation responsibilities and costs
- Review and adjust schedule as children grow
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about custody schedules
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