60/40 · Works for all ages
4-3 Schedule
The 4-3 schedule is a 60/40 split where one parent has the child four days per week and the other has three. It repeats every seven days, which makes it one of the easiest schedules to plan around.
Sample 7-day cycle
Blue = Parent A. Rose = Parent B. This shows one full rotation.
How it works
- 1Parent A has Monday through Thursday every week.
- 2Parent B has Friday through Sunday every week.
- 3The same days repeat every week — no two-week cycle to track.
Pros
- The most predictable schedule — same days every week.
- Non-primary parent always gets the full weekend.
- Only two transitions per week.
Cons
- Not a true 50/50 split — one parent has more time.
- The parent with weekends misses all school-week activities.
Who this schedule works for
- Families where one parent's job is weekday-heavy.
- Kids who benefit from a clear, unchanging weekly rhythm.
- Transitional arrangements moving toward more equal time.
Build your own 4-3 Schedule calendar
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A pattern on paper is the easy part — these cover tracking it, proving it, and writing it into a plan.
- Custody calendar app
Build, share, and print a parenting-time calendar both parents can rely on.
- Custody percentage calculator
Count overnights across a full cycle the way state worksheets do.
- Parenting plan guides by state
Filing venue, required classes, and the terminology each state's courts use.
- Shared custody calendar
Color-coded parenting time both households see, with swap requests built in.
- Free co-parenting app for both parents
Shared calendar, messaging, expenses, and court-ready exports at no cost to either household.
- Custody schedule patterns explained
2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, week-on/week-off, and every other common rotation.
Put this schedule on paper
Generate a 12-month calendar, confirm the overnight percentage, or print a plan template.
Schedule Generator
Pick a schedule (2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, week-on/off…), a start date, and get a printable 12-month calendar in seconds.
OpenCustody % Calculator
Get the exact overnight percentage and days per year for any custody schedule — or build your own 14-day pattern.
OpenFree Templates
Printable and CSV templates: parenting plan, expense log, communication log, holiday worksheet, handoff sheet.
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