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Custody schedules
50/50 Custody Schedule Examples
50/50 schedules split parenting time roughly equally. Compare common patterns and use the one that fits your distance, work schedules, and your children's ages.
Overview
The right pattern is the one your family can actually sustain. Pick a starting point below, draft the rest of the plan, and refine inside FamilyCourtHelp.com.
Practical examples
- Week-on / week-off: One full week with each parent. Fewest exchanges; best for older kids and stable routines.
- 2-2-3: Parent A Mon–Tue, Parent B Wed–Thu, then alternating long weekends. Keeps younger kids in close contact with both parents.
- 2-2-5-5: Two days with each parent, then five days with each. Predictable weekdays, alternating weekends.
- Alternating weekends + mid-week: One parent has the kids most weekdays; the other has alternating Fri–Sun plus a mid-week dinner.
Frequently asked questions
- Common patterns include week-on/week-off, 2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, and alternating weekends with mid-week visits. Each gives both parents roughly equal time with the children.
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