Common 50/50 Child Custody Schedules

If you are looking for a way to split equal time with your child, consider a 50/50 child custody schedule. 50/50 custody schedules are beneficial for parents who have equal joint custody. 50/50 child custody schedules are fair and equal. There are many examples of 50/50 custody schedules that can be tweaked to your specific needs. The most common examples of 50/50 child custody schedules include:

• 3-4-4-3 Custody Schedule. This custody schedule has Parent A care for the child from Wednesday to Friday (three days) in Week 1 and Wednesday to Saturday (four days) in Week 2. Parent B would then care for the child from Saturday to Tuesday in Week 1 and Sunday to Tuesday in Week 2.

• 5-2-2-5 Custody Schedule. This custody schedule has Parent A care for the child every Monday and Tuesday (two days) and Parent B every Wednesday and Thursday (two days) each week. The weekend time including Friday to Sunday (three days) alternate between parents. In this schedule, the child is in the care of Parent A for five days and Parent B for two days in Week 1 and Parent A cares for the child for two days and Parent B for five days in Week 2.

• Alternating Weeks Custody Schedule. This custody schedule has Parent A care for the child in Week 1 and Parent B care for the child in Week 2.

• Sharing Summer and Holidays Custody Schedule. This custody schedule splits holiday and vacation time equally. There are several different ways to split summer vacation time including alternating each week, alternating every two weeks or having a large block of time for vacation with each parent. Holidays can be split equally in several different ways as well. Alternation of holidays every other holiday or every other year or sharing holidays together may work.

• Splitting Weeks In Half Custody Schedule. This custody schedule has Parent A care for the child during the first half of the week and Parent B care for the child during the second part of the week. This schedule is easily adjustable to meet specific needs and events such as doctor appointments or school activities.

Making a 50/50 child custody schedule is an excellent way in which to equally share parenting and make divorced or separated parenting much more simple. This type of custody schedule is fair, easy to use and works well in many situations.