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2-2-3 Custody Schedule

The 2-2-3 schedule splits each week so children spend 2 days with one parent, 2 days with the other, then 3 days back. The pattern flips each week for a true 50/50 split over two weeks.

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Overnights
Mom: 16 · Dad: 14
MTWTFSS
Wk 1
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Parent A
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182/183overnights per year
6exchanges per 14-day cycle
About this schedule

How It Works

In Week 1, Parent A has Monday–Tuesday, Parent B has Wednesday–Thursday, and Parent A has Friday–Sunday. In Week 2 the pattern flips: Parent B gets Monday–Tuesday, Parent A gets Wednesday–Thursday, and Parent B gets Friday–Sunday. This two-week rotation repeats continuously, giving each parent exactly 7 overnights per cycle.

Pros

  • ✓True 50/50 split with no parent getting more time
  • ✓Children see both parents frequently throughout the week
  • ✓Both parents get weekday and weekend time
  • ✓Short gaps — children never go more than 3 days without seeing either parent

Cons

  • ✗Frequent transitions (up to 3 per week) can be hard on younger children
  • ✗Requires parents to live close to each other and the school
  • ✗More coordination needed for school supplies, homework, and activities
  • ✗The rotating pattern can be confusing to remember without a shared calendar

Best For

  • •Families with school-age children (ages 5–12)
  • •Parents who live close together
  • •Cooperative co-parents who communicate well
  • •Children who adapt easily to transitions

Frequently Asked Questions

Other 50/50 schedules
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