Every-Weekend Custody & Visitation Schedule Examples
The every-weekend schedule splits time between parents 70/30. The child spends weekdays with one parent and the weekend with the other. This schedule is a variation of the 5-2 schedule.
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Examples of every-weekend schedules
You can customize your schedule so it works better for you and your child. Here are some variations of the every-weekend schedule.
Change the exchange times
Adjust the exchange times as you please. This schedule shows the exchange time as 12 p.m. on Friday and Sunday.
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Change the weekend
You could move the days of the weekend visit. This schedule shows the weekend as 9 a.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Monday.
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Add a midweek visit
Add a midweek visit to give the weekend parent more time. Here, there's a four-hour visit on Tuesday.
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Add an overnight visit
Adding an overnight visit during the week is another way to give the weekend parent more time. Below, there is an overnight visit on Tuesday.
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Use third-party time
You can include third-party time, which is when the child isn't with either parent. Adding third-party time may change parents' timeshare percentages.
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Calculate your time
A visitation timeshare calculator tracks parenting time. Use a calculator as you create your schedule to keep the timeshare you want.
Pros and cons of an every-weekend schedule
Pros:
- It's easy to follow.
- Parents don't need to live close by each other.
- The child sees each parent regularly.
- It can work well for high-conflict situations because it doesn't require frequent communication about school.
- There are limited exchanges, which you can plan around work, school or other activities.
Cons:
- One parent has significantly less time with the child.
- One parent has the child every weekend.
- One parent may not know what is going on with the child in school.
- The parent who has the child on weekends doesn't get to participate in the child's weekday routine.
Other co-parenting schedules to consider
5-2 schedule: You'll keep the 5-2 split, but both parents will have time on weekdays (and possibly weekends if you move an exchange to Saturday or Sunday).
4-3 schedule: This gives parents nearly equal time with the child (a 60/40 timesplit) and still has a pattern that's easy to remember.
Alternating-weekends schedule: Both parents get weekend time, though the noncustodial parent only has 20% of the time.
The easiest way to make an every-weekend schedule
There's a lot to think about when you build a parenting time schedule. You'll want it to address holidays and school breaks, give the right amount of time to each parent, and work for years to come.
The Custody X Change app makes it easy. Just follow the steps to make a custody schedule.
On Step 2, select the "every weekend" option.
Then, on Step 3, define when the weekend visit starts and ends.
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For a 70/30 timesplit, the weekend parent should spend about 50 hours with the kids each week (just over two full days). You can also adjust the timesplit using summer break and holiday schedules.
To make a custody schedule quickly and affordably, turn to Custody X Change. You'll get a written schedule and a visual calendar that meet your family's needs, as well as court standards.