Custody Schedule Visualizer
Choosing a custody schedule is much easier when you can see it. Pick a pattern, set a start date, and the calendar below shows exactly how the nights fall for each parent across a fortnight — with the overnight split worked out for you. It’s free, and nothing you type is saved or sent anywhere.
Each parent keeps the same two weekdays every week. Great for school-age kids.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 30 Parent A | Jul 1 Parent A | Jul 2 Parent A | Jul 3 Parent A | Jul 4 Parent A | ||
Jul 5 Parent B | Jul 6 Parent B | Jul 7 Parent A | Jul 8 Parent A | Jul 9 Parent B | Jul 10 Parent B | Jul 11 Parent B |
Jul 12 Parent B | Jul 13 Parent B | Jul 14 Parent A | Jul 15 Parent A | Jul 16 Parent A | Jul 17 Parent A | Jul 18 Parent A |
Jul 19 Parent B | Jul 20 Parent B | Jul 21 Parent A | Jul 22 Parent A | Jul 23 Parent B | Jul 24 Parent B | Jul 25 Parent B |
Jul 26 Parent B | Jul 27 Parent B |
Nights are counted across the repeating 14-day cycle. Weekends shown rotate with the pattern. This is a planning aid, not legal advice — see the guides below for how each schedule works in practice.
Found a schedule that works? Put it in writing.
A schedule only holds up when it’s written down properly — covering holidays, decision-making and communication, not just who has the children which night. Our fillable parenting agreement template walks you through every clause.
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- How to choose the right custody schedule for your family
- The 2-2-3 schedule (best for toddlers)
- The 5-2-2-5 schedule (best for school-age kids)
- The 2-2-5-5 schedule
- Week-on, week-off (alternating weeks)
- Every other weekend (standard visitation)
- Best custody schedules by age
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular 50/50 custody schedule?
For school-age children, the 5-2-2-5 schedule is the most widely used 50/50 arrangement because each parent keeps the same two weekdays every week, which makes the routine predictable. For toddlers and younger children, the 2-2-3 schedule is more common because the child is never away from either parent for more than three nights.
How do I count overnights in a custody schedule?
Overnights are counted across the repeating cycle — most 50/50 schedules repeat every 14 days. The visualizer shows the split as a number of nights out of 14 and as a percentage, so you can see at a glance whether an arrangement is genuinely equal or closer to a 60/40 or 70/30 split.
Is every other weekend a 50/50 schedule?
No. Every-other-weekend (standard visitation) gives one parent roughly four nights in fourteen, which works out to about a 70/30 to 80/20 split rather than 50/50. The visualizer makes that difference visible so expectations are realistic before anything is written down.
Does this tool create a legally binding agreement?
No. It is a free planning aid to help you picture how a schedule falls on the calendar. Once you have chosen a pattern, you still need to put it in writing in a parenting agreement that covers schedules, holidays, decision-making and communication. It is not legal advice.
Informational only and not legal advice. Custody laws and terminology vary by state and country; confirm anything you plan to file with a qualified professional in your jurisdiction.