Custody Schedule Builder

Build and visualize custom custody schedules including holidays, vacations, and special events.

Visual Calendar
Holiday Planning
Time Tracking
Schedule Parameters
Custody Schedule Planning Guide

Common Custody Schedules

50/50 Schedules

  • • Week on/Week off
  • • 2-2-3 rotation
  • • 3-4-4-3 schedule
  • • Alternating weeks with midweek visit

Primary Custody Schedules

  • • Every other weekend
  • • 1st, 3rd, 5th weekends
  • • Extended summer visitation
  • • School year vs. summer split

Age-Appropriate Considerations

  • Infants (0-2): Frequent, shorter visits to maintain bonding
  • Toddlers (3-5): Consistent routines with gradual overnight increases
  • School Age (6-11): School-centered schedules with weekend flexibility
  • Teenagers (12+): Input on preferences, accommodation for activities

Holiday Planning Tips

  • Define holidays clearly with specific start/end times
  • Alternate major holidays yearly or split the day
  • Consider religious and cultural celebrations
  • Plan vacation schedules well in advance
  • Address travel restrictions and notification requirements

Exchange Best Practices

  • Choose neutral, public locations for exchanges
  • Use school/daycare as natural transition points
  • Document exchanges with co-parenting apps
  • Have backup plans for emergencies
  • Keep exchanges brief and child-focused

Legal Considerations in New York

  • Best interests of the child standard applies
  • Joint custody presumption in many cases
  • Modification requires substantial change in circumstances
  • Court favors maintaining sibling relationships
  • Parental alienation can affect custody decisions

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