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Every Weekend Custody Schedule

The every weekend schedule gives one parent all 5 weekdays and the other parent every weekend. This provides consistency for school-age children while ensuring regular weekend time with the non-custodial parent.

April 2026Every Weekend
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Mom: 22 · Dad: 8
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261/104overnights per year
2exchanges per 7-day cycle
About this schedule

How It Works

The primary parent has the children Monday through Friday every week. The other parent has them every Saturday and Sunday. Transitions happen Friday after school and Sunday evening. This gives the weekend parent 2 overnights per week (104 per year).

Pros

  • ✓Weekend parent sees the children every single week
  • ✓Very simple, fixed routine
  • ✓School-week stability with one parent
  • ✓Weekend parent gets dedicated quality time without school stress

Cons

  • ✗Weekend parent misses all weekday life (school, homework, activities)
  • ✗Children may see the weekend parent as the “fun” parent
  • ✗Primary parent handles the vast majority of parenting logistics
  • ✗Only 2 overnights per week for the non-custodial parent

Best For

  • •Families where one parent works long hours during the week
  • •Situations where children need school-week stability
  • •Parents who live close enough for weekly Friday/Sunday transitions
  • •Families transitioning from sole custody to shared parenting

Frequently Asked Questions

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