Custody Schedule Calculator: Compare 2-2-3, 3-4-4-3, Week-On, and Weekend Schedules
Use this free custody schedule calculator to compare common parenting-time rotations, generate sample wording, and identify the clauses you still need to check in your actual order.
Build a simple sample schedule
This calculator creates a plain-English example from common custody rotation patterns. It does not replace the wording in your order. Holiday schedules, school breaks, right of first refusal, relocation rules, and local court forms can override the regular weekly pattern.
What the calculator cannot know
- Holiday overrides: Thanksgiving, winter break, birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and religious holidays often override the regular schedule.
- School pickup rules: Some orders define exchanges as school drop-off/pickup instead of a clock time.
- Travel and notice clauses: Out-of-state travel, passports, and notice deadlines can change what is practical.
- Make-up time: Missed visits are not always automatically replaced unless the order says so.
Common schedule patterns in plain English
2-2-3
Parent A has two days, Parent B has two days, then Parent A has three days. The next week usually flips. This creates frequent exchanges and can work better for younger children when parents communicate well.
3-4-4-3
One parent has three days, the other has four, then the next week reverses. It creates fewer exchanges than 2-2-3 while keeping both parents involved during the week.
Week-on / week-off
Each parent has the child for a full week at a time. It is simple, but younger children or high-conflict parents may need more detailed phone, school, and transition rules.
Every other weekend
One parent has alternating weekends, sometimes with a midweek dinner or overnight. The exact start/end time matters a lot.
Check your actual order before you act
Custody wording varies. Upload your parenting plan or order and ask ReadMyCustody what the schedule, notice, make-up time, and dispute clauses say.
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