Wyoming Parenting Time Schedules (Visitation)

A parenting time schedule shows when the child will be with each parent. Ideally, parents agree on a schedule, since it affects both of them and they'll have to work together. If they disagree, each of them can submit a proposed schedule, and a judge decides at trial.

One benefit of negotiating is that it makes you more likely to get a schedule you're happy with. For example, if you have an irregular work schedule, you'll benefit from discussing it directly with your co-parent. A judge may not have time to go over all those details with you.

Types of schedules

There isn't a standard co-parenting schedule in Wyoming. You and your co-parent can agree to whatever works for you and meets your child's needs. Expect that both of you will have some parenting time, as it's rare for a court to deny a parent visitation.

Equal time can help a child maintain close relationships with both parents. It can work well when parents live nearby. While an equal schedule gives each parent roughly half of parenting time, it does not necessarily mean an exact 50/50 split.

For some families, unequal time works best. Wyoming courts often order it. As of 2026, Wyoming has no laws requiring courts to prioritize joint custody. In 2018, noncustodial parents here got (on average) just under 30% of parenting time, as a Custody X Change study found.

Wyoming child support factors in your overnights with your child. If both parents have at least 92 overnights per year, child support will be lower. The Custody X Change app automatically counts your overnights.

Making a schedule

Your schedule should include:

• Weekdays
• Weekends
• School breaks
• Holidays and special occasions (they override your regular schedule)
• Any other expected changes to the routine

You should also consider whether both parents will be allowed to take the child on vacations.

By using a digital calendar like Custody X Change, you can make a detailed visual schedule. You can turn it in to the court and coordinate with your co-parent for years to come. Get notified of upcoming exchanges and activities, plus share with people like your kids and nanny.

To include parenting rules along with your schedule, create a parenting plan. For example, if a parent is in the military, you'll likely need to explain what you'll do during their deployment.

Common schedules

You can create your own schedule from scratch or look at popular parenting schedules for ideas.

Unequal parenting time

The 4-3 schedule repeats every week. This is close to a 60/40 timesplit.

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Some children live every weekend with the parent they see less. This is a 70/30 timesplit.

If one parent has three daytime visits every week (appropriate for babies), the parents have roughly a 90/10 division of time.

Equal parenting time

The 2-2-3 schedule has your child spend two days with one parent, the following two days with the other, then return to the start parent for three days. The next week, the order switches.

The 3-4-4-3 schedule places your child with one parent for three days of the week, then the other parent for four days. The next week it switches, so each parent has seven days in a two-week period.

With the alternating-weeks schedule, your child lives with one parent for a week, then the other parent for the next. This can work well for a child who's old enough to handle a whole week away from one parent.

The easiest way to make a schedule

If you're like most parents, creating a parenting schedule will feel daunting. How do you write something that meets legal requirements and doesn't leave any loose ends?

The Custody X Change app makes it easy. Either customize a schedule template, or click and drag in your custody calendar to make a schedule from scratch.

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Then watch a full description appear in your parenting plan.

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The combination of a visual and written schedule means your family will have no problem knowing who has the child when. Take advantage of Custody X Change to make your schedule as clear and thorough as can be.

Frequently asked questions

Does Wyoming do 50/50 custody?

Parents can get equal time, especially if they agree to it, and courts increasingly lean toward such arrangements. However, when parents fight over child custody in court, it gives the appearance that they can't work well together to raise their child. Courts then tend to give most of the time to one parent.

If a parent has left, how long until it is considered child abandonment?

A parent who is communicating or sending money will probably keep their status as a legal parent. However, after one year without communication or funds, their parental rights may be terminated. They could also lose their rights if they're in jail for a felony and are also found unfit to parent.

What happens if a military parent deploys?

Under Wyoming law, the court may issue a temporary order to ensure the child is cared for. To accommodate the military parent's availability for court hearings, a hearing could be moved up before they depart or delayed until they return, or the hearing could be online.