2-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 2-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, exchanges are on Sunday evenings.
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.
Add an overnight visit
You could extend the midweek visit to an overnight. Here is an overnight visit on Tuesday.
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.
Calculate your time
To maintain an equal timesplit, consider using a visitation timeshare calculator. It will show you how changes to your schedule impact parenting time.
Pros and cons of the 2-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 2-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.
On Step 3, give each parent two weeks.
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.