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1. Create the best schedule
for you and your kids.

2. Document your actual
parenting time.

3. Include important clauses
in your parenting plan.

4. End misunderstandings
with a visual calendar.

5. Calculate time and
overnight percentages.

6. Prepare for negotiation,
mediation and court.

7. Save money on legal
fees and court costs.

"I used Custody X Change during our negotiations for Summer and Holiday visitation.

"The software was very easy to use and provided useful calculations from the agreed schedule.

"That spared us from having to do the tedious task of counting days on a calendar.

"I would recommend this product to any parent who has to establish a custody schedule with another parent."

"I got the Custody X Change software so I could give my clients a printed Calendar.

"Also, in New Mexico, there can be a significant change in child support from 'Schedule A,' where one parent has responsibility for less than 35 percent of the time, and 'Schedule B,' where each party has responsibility for more than 35 percent of the time.

"On borderline cases, it is important to know the possible child support consequences of various options."

Two Weeks Each Custody & Visitation

What is a two weeks each schedule?

The two weeks each schedule is one of the many choices available for a 50/50 physical custody. Your child will spend two weeks with you at your home and the following two weeks with the other parent.

Here is a calendar of the two weeks each schedule made on the Custody X Change software. Time with the mother is represented in pink and time with the father blue.

Will a two weeks each schedule work for me?

This schedule is very simple and easy because exchanges happen only twice a month and each parent gets a longer time period with the child. You want to make sure your child is able to be away from one parent for this long of a time period.

Two weeks each schedule works well when the parents live a bit further away and cannot have frequent exchanges. Also if you have conflict with the other parent it is great because of limited exchanges. There will need to be open communication about what happens with the child during the two weeks.

The main issue with the two weeks each schedule is to make sure it is best for your child. Some children really like having a stable home and not feeling like a visitor. Older children like this schedule because there is not as many interruptions in their lives. Other children really struggle with being separated from a parent and this might not be the best schedule plan for them.

Pros:

Parents and child have a more stable, structured environment and schedule.
Parents can live further apart and still share a 50/50 custody schedule.
Child feels more a part of the home and not a visitor.

Cons:

Some parents and/or children struggle being away from each other for two weeks.
Schedule can be hard to follow for those who live further apart and have a school-aged child.
It can be hard for you to know what happens with the child at school and other activities unless you communicate well with the other parent and your child.

What are some variations on the two weeks each schedule?

You can make the two weeks each schedule work for you and fit your specific needs. We have compiled some different examples by changing the schedule to meet different needs and lifestyles.

This first schedule is the same as the basic schedule above but we have changed the schedule to different weeks and the exchange time to Sunday evening.

This second example includes a midweek meal on Tuesday at the non-custodial parent's home both weeks the child is gone. This is a great way for you to still see, get updates, and interact with your child.

How do I create the two weeks each schedule using Custody X Change?

Creating the two weeks each schedule using Custody X Change is very simple.

First, download and install the free trial.

Next, click on the first tab, "Regular Schedule" and you will see a calendar. To the right of the calendar is a menu of all the different custody schedules or the ability to create your own. Under the 50/50 title, select 2 weeks each.

The calendar will automatically fill out the standard schedule for you. You can now personalize the schedule to fit your needs, including adding vacations and holidays. Watch the video tutorial for additional information on creating a custody schedule.