60/40 custody schedules give one parent slightly more time. These work well when one parent handles more of the weekday routine while the other gets extended time on weekends.
Compare the 2 common 60/40 patterns below — each calendar shows how two weeks split between homes.
The 4-3 schedule gives one parent 4 days per week and the other 3 days. It provides a consistent weekly routine with the same transition days each week. It's the most common 60/40 split because it's mathematically simple — one full week, divided.
219/146 overnights per year · 2 exchanges per 7-day cycle
The extended weekend schedule gives one parent the weekdays (4 days) and the other an extended weekend (3 days). This works well when one parent handles school routines and the other focuses on uninterrupted weekend time. It's the most popular 60/40 schedule when the secondary parent lives a longer drive away.
219/146 overnights per year · 2 exchanges per 7-day cycle
| Schedule | Overnights per year | Exchanges | Cycle | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-3 | 219 / 146 | 2 per cycle | 7 days | Families where one parent works weekends and is free on weekdays |
| Extended Weekend | 219 / 146 | 2 per cycle | 7 days | Families where one parent travels for work during the week |
One parent (the primary) has the children Monday through Thursday every week. The other parent has them Friday through Sunday every week. Transition days are always the same: Friday after school and Monday morning. This fixed weekly pattern is the simplest non-50/50 schedule and the easiest to remember without a calendar.
Best for: Families where one parent works weekends and is free on weekdays; Situations where one parent lives closer to school. Full 4-3 guide →
The primary parent has Monday through Thursday. The weekend parent picks up the children Friday after school and returns them Monday morning. The extended weekend runs from Friday evening through Monday morning, giving 3 full overnights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Same transition days every week — Friday afternoon and Monday morning.
Best for: Families where one parent travels for work during the week; Parents who want to maximize weekend quality time. Full Extended Weekend guide →
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