Common Custody Schedules w/ Timeshare - Part One

There are standard custody schedules that parents typically use when they first create a parenting plan. They often don't realize how much time the schedules actually give them with their child.

The schedules below were made using Custody X Change to give you an idea of how each schedule divides time between parents.

Every weekend

The every weekend schedule is usually set up in a custody situation where one parent has custody and the other parent gets visitation. It looks like this in the calendar:

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In this arrangement, the custodial parent has 72% of the time with the child and the noncustodial parent has 28%. Parents who opt for this schedule, but want more equal time can use holidays, vacations, school breaks and other special events to even out the time.

Alternating weeks

The alternating weeks schedule is a common joint custody agreement. The parents switch weeks of custody with the child. The calendar looks like this:

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As you can see, over long periods, each parent gets equal time. In February, which has exactly four weeks (in non-leap years), the timesplit will be 50/50. In other months, the parents will have slight differences in time, like 51.2% and 48.8%, but it will still be pretty even. Each month's timesplit will vary by the days of the week the month starts and ends and which day you exchange your child.

Alternating weekends

The alternating weekends schedule is a sole custody arrangement with visitation for the other parent. The parent who doesn't have custody gets the child every other weekend. Here's the calendar:

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As you can see, there is a big difference in the amount of time that each parent has with the child. The custodial parent has 82.3% and the noncustodial parent has 17.7%. This could just be the school-year schedule since the child needs to spend the majority of time at one home. The summer schedule could be changed so the noncustodial parent ends up with more time.

The easiest way to make a schedule

Creating a schedule is a difficult task. You have to account for a number of factors, including each parent's availability and your child's needs and age.

Use technology to take the guesswork out of the equation. The Custody X Change app helps you build a schedule piece by piece to accommodate your family's lifestyle.

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As you create your schedule, you can see how adjustments affect the time each parent receives.

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.

If you're co-parenting, you may want to try Custody X Change. It helps you keep track of your schedule, calculate your parenting time and write a parenting plan.

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