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3-3-4-4 Custody Schedule

The 3-3-4-4 schedule gives each parent two blocks per two-week cycle — one of 3 days and one of 4 days. This creates a predictable rhythm with moderate transition frequency.

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Overnights
Mom: 16 · Dad: 14
MTWTFSS
Wk 1
Wk 2
Parent A
Parent B
182/183overnights per year
4exchanges per 14-day cycle
About this schedule

How It Works

Parent A has 3 days, then Parent B has 3 days, then Parent A has 4 days, then Parent B has 4 days. This 14-day cycle repeats, giving each parent exactly 7 overnights per cycle.

Pros

  • ✓Predictable block sizes — alternates between 3 and 4 days
  • ✓Both parents get a longer 4-day stretch each cycle
  • ✓Moderate transition frequency (4 per cycle)
  • ✓True 50/50 split

Cons

  • ✗More complex than simpler patterns like alternating weeks
  • ✗Transition days shift week to week
  • ✗Requires careful calendar tracking
  • ✗May not align with school week boundaries

Best For

  • •Families who want a mix of short and longer blocks
  • •Parents who both want extended time with their children
  • •School-age children comfortable with moderate transitions
  • •Co-parents open to a less common schedule pattern

Frequently Asked Questions

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