Two-Weeks-Each Schedule: Custody & Visitation Schedule Examples
The two-weeks-each schedule is a 50/50 schedule. Your child spends two weeks with one parent, then two weeks with the other parent. This pattern repeats.
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Customizing the two-weeks-each schedule
You can adjust the two-weeks-each schedule to suit your situation. Here are some two-weeks-each schedule options.
Change the start day
You can pick any day to start your schedule. Here, exchages are on Sunday evenings.
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Add a midweek visit
You can add a midweek visit for the parent who doesn't have the current two-week period. This schedule includes evening visits on Wednesdays.
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Add an overnight visit
You could extend the midweek visit to an overnight. Here is an overnight visit on Tuesday.
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Use third-party time
If you want, you can mark third-party time in your schedule when your child isn't with either parent, like during day care or school.
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Calculate your time
To maintain an equal time split, consider using a visitation timeshare calculator. It will show you how changes to your schedule impact parenting time.
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Pros and cons of the two-weeks-each schedule
Pros:
- There aren't many exchanges in the month.
- Parents have limited contact due to the infrequent exchanges.
- It works well for high-conflict situations.
- Parents can live farther apart and still share a 50/50 custody schedule.
- The child lives with each parent for a long period of time.
- Both parents provide regular care for the child.
Cons:
- Parents or the child may struggle with being away from each other for two weeks.
- Parents with school-aged children must live close to the school.
- Parents must keep each other updated on what is going on in school or other activities.
- The child must adapt to living primarily in two different homes.
Other co-parenting schedules to consider
Alternating weeks schedule: Exchange the child after one week instead of two.
Whole week–workweek–weekend schedule: This is basically the two-weeks-each schedule, but each parent gets a long weekend with the child during their two weeks apart.
Every-extended-weekend schedule — school removed: A weekends-only schedule can better accommodate a parent who does not live near the child's school.
The easiest way to make a two-weeks-each 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 "custom repeating rate." When you hit "next," choose a repeating rate of four weeks.
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On Step 3, give each parent two weeks.
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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.