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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.
"Gave me a Clear Picture"

"Without Custody X Change, I would have signed the proposed agreement and found out about the problems and conflicts only after it was too late.

"Custody X Change took the raw data I had stared at for days, and in a few minutes, gave me a crystal clear picture of the resulting schedule.

"Custody X Change is a must-have resource for parents and attorneys working with visitation issues."

-Doug Conway, Fargo, ND
"My Plan Passed with Flying Colors"

"I can't thank you enough for the software.

"The Parenting Plan passed with flying colors in the courts and with my ex.

"Now the best part is that I am using the deluxe version to adjust and record my times.

"This is one software I will use for a long time.

"Thanks again."

-Gabriella Selmi, Granbury, TX
"Very Useful During Renegotiations"

"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."

-Chimena Thompson, San Diego, CA
"Helps See Child Support Consequences of Options"

"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."

-Don Harris, Albuquerque, NM, www.donharrislaw.com

Every Weekend Visitation & Custody- 70/30

What is an every weekend schedule?

The every weekend schedule is one choice in a 70/30 physical custody schedule. Your child will spend weekdays with one parent and weekends with the other.

Below is a visual calendar of the every weekend made on the Custody X Change software. Time with the mother is represented in pink and the father blue.

Will an every weekend schedule work for me?

This schedule is very consistent and easy to implement. Parents can live further away from each other without interrupting school and other weekly activities. Also it can work very well if you have conflict with the other parent because of limited exchanges. You will not have to worry about all the school/activity communication which comes with a mid-week exchange. It also is a great schedule for a child who needs to have a "home base".

The main issue with this type of schedule is one parent has every weekend (excluding holidays/vacation). It would be hard to switch times during the week especially if the parents do not live close. It can seem like a more restrictive schedule but is great if one parent works weekends or travels frequently.

Pros:

  • Consistent and easy to implement.
  • Children who struggle with change and require consistency do well on this schedule.
  • Good if you and the other parent are in conflict.

Cons:

  • One parent has the child every weekend.
  • More restrictive but can work well depending on your lifestyle.
What are some variations on the every weekend schedule?

The biggest change to make the every weekend schedule work for you is to change the time of the exchange. Below are some different examples of how we have changed the schedule to meet different needs.

This first schedule is close to the schedule above but time with the parents has been switched. There also is an earlier exchange on Friday when the child gets out of school.

This second example is a basic every weekend schedule but the exchange time has been moved to later on Sunday and earlier on Friday.

How do I create an every weekend schedule using Custody X Change?

Creating an every weekend 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 70/30 title, select Every weekend.

The calendar will automatically fill out for you. You can now make any needed changes. Watch the video tutorial for additional information on creating a custody schedule.

Other things to consider...

You have some big changes ahead. You might be used to having the other parent to help share the stress of raising a child. Or you are preparing to be a parent for the first time without the help of the other parent. No matter your situation, your lifestyle has changed and will probably bring new stress into your life.

Here are some ideas to help your transition:

Don't mope around when your child is at the other parents home or compare yourself to them. This will only discourage and frustrate you.

Make sure you take time for yourself. Evaluate your life and set some goals. Find a new hobby or reconnect with old friends.

Finally, recognize the small accomplishments in your life. You will be able to see how hard you are working to become the best new you.

 

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