Hayley N. Purcell Sinkler
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Read More by AuthorWhen parents separate or divorce, child custody becomes a crucial consideration. While there are many factors that will determine the correct custody schedule for your family, parents often opt for a 50/50 custody arrangement, which ensures both parents get equal time with their child. However, not all 50/50 schedules work the same way. There is no one “right” schedule and you will need to evaluate what type of schedule will work for your family and its needs. This may depend, at least in part, on the child’s schedule and needs, parent’s work schedules, appointments, and other logistical factors. In this blog post, we will explore some common 50/50 custody schedules and evaluate their pros and cons.
Note: While we may use terms like “mother” and “father” for simplicity, we recognize that families come in many forms. The guide applies to all co-parents, regardless of gender or family structure.
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
Week 1 | Father | Mother | Mother | Father | Father | Mother | Mother |
Week 2 | Mother | Mother | Mother | Father | Father | Father | Father |
Repeat |
Pros
Cons
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
Week 1 | Father | Mother | Mother | Father | Father | Mother | Mother |
Week 2 | Mother | Father | Father | Mother | Mother | Father | Father |
Repeat |
Pros
Cons
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
Week 1 | Father | Father | Father | Mother | Mother | Mother | Mother |
Week 2 | Father | Father | Father | Mother | Mother | Mother | Father |
Repeat |
Pros:
Cons
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
Week 1 | Father | Father | Father | Father | Father | Father | Father |
Week 2 | Mother | Mother | Mother | Mother | Mother | Mother | Mother |
Repeat |
Pros
Cons
For further guidance or information on this topic and to help determine the best custody schedule for your family, please set up a consultation with a member of our Family Law team.
The information contained in this publication should not be construed as legal advice, is not a substitute for legal counsel, and should not be relied on as such. For legal advice or answers to specific questions, please contact one of our attorneys.