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4-3-3-4 Custody Schedule

The 4-3-3-4 schedule mirrors the 3-4-4-3 but starts with a longer block. Each parent gets 4 days one week and 3 the next, ensuring equal time while providing longer uninterrupted stretches.

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Overnights
Mom: 16 · Dad: 14
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182/183overnights per year
4exchanges per 14-day cycle
About this schedule

How It Works

In Week 1, Parent A has 4 days (Monday–Thursday) and Parent B has 3 days (Friday–Sunday). In Week 2, it flips: Parent A has 3 days and Parent B has 4 days. The pattern repeats every two weeks.

Pros

  • ✓Starts with a longer 4-day block for settling in
  • ✓Equal time split over each two-week cycle
  • ✓Only 2 transitions per week
  • ✓Both parents get weekday and weekend time

Cons

  • ✗Rotating pattern requires careful tracking
  • ✗Different days each week can complicate activity scheduling
  • ✗3-day gap from one parent can be hard for younger children
  • ✗Midweek transition falls on a school day

Best For

  • •Families who want equal time with moderate transitions
  • •Parents who prefer starting the week with a longer block
  • •Children ages 6+ who can handle a 4-day stretch
  • •Co-parents who use a shared digital calendar

Frequently Asked Questions

Other 50/50 schedules
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