Custody schedule generator
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A 60/40 custody schedule gives one parent about 60% of overnights and the other parent about 40%. Use this 60/40 parenting schedule tool to compare a 60/40 visitation schedule, preview a 60/40 custody calendar, and understand how a 60/40 child custody arrangement may look in practice.
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Educational planning tool. Not legal advice.
Calendar preview
Parent A
Overnight split
64%
16 overnights
Parent B
Overnight split
36%
9 overnights
Annual estimate: calculated after generation
Based on overnight counts only
A 60/40 custody schedule is a parenting time arrangement where one parent has a modest majority of overnights while the other parent still has substantial scheduled time. It is a parenting-time target, not one universal calendar pattern.
This calculator lets you compare common 60/40-style arrangements: a 4-3 schedule, an every-extended-weekend schedule, and a mathematically exact 10-day 6/4 cycle. Some common examples are close to 60/40, while the exact 60/40 option is designed to converge to 60/40 over repeating cycles.
Use the pattern selector in the generator to choose the version you want. The default 4-3 schedule gives Parent A four days and Parent B three days each week, which is commonly grouped with 60/40 schedules even though the exact split is about 57/43.
The extended-weekend option keeps Parent A on weekdays and Parent B on a long weekend. The exact 60/40 option uses a 10-day cycle: Parent A has three nights, Parent B has two, Parent A has three more, and Parent B has two more.
A 60/40 custody schedule gives one parent a small majority of overnights. A 50/50 custody schedule is designed to divide overnights as evenly as possible.
The default 4-3 example gives Parent A four days and Parent B three days each week. Use the selector in the generator to switch to extended weekend or exact 60/40.
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Printable summary
June 2026 preview starting 2026-06-06. Parent A: 16 days (64%). Parent B: 9 days (36%).
This tool is for planning and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice.
A 60/40 custody schedule is a parenting-time target, not one universal calendar. Some common examples are close to 60/40, while others are mathematically exact.
One parent has 4 days and the other has 3 days each week. This is commonly grouped under 60/40 schedules, though the exact overnight split is about 57/43.
Parent A has weekdays and Parent B has a long weekend. This is a common practical 60/40-style arrangement for families who want a school-week anchor.
This option uses a 10-day repeating 6/4 cycle: A, A, A, B, B, A, A, A, B, B. It is mathematically exact over repeating cycles.
Age fit
Age does not decide a parenting schedule by itself, but it changes how children experience separations, exchanges, school routines, activities, and time away from each home.
Often fits school-age children when one home anchors more school-week routines while the other parent still has substantial time.
Can also support children who need fewer exchanges than a 50/50 schedule but more time than alternating weekends.
Schedule variations
Most custody schedules need small adjustments for exchange location, school calendars, holidays, activity transportation, and the child’s comfort with transitions.
Use a 4-3 pattern for a simple weekly rhythm.
Use an extended weekend pattern when one parent handles most school nights.
Add holiday and school-break time if the lower-time parent needs more annual parenting time.
A 60/40 custody schedule gives one parent about 60% of overnights and the other parent about 40%. It is less even than a 50/50 custody schedule, but it still gives both parents regular parenting time. Common versions include 4-3, extended weekend, and exact 60/40 patterns.
A 60/40 custody schedule works by repeating a parenting-time pattern where one parent receives a small majority of overnights. This calculator lets you choose a 4-3 schedule, an extended-weekend schedule, or an exact 60/40 pattern with a 10-day 6/4 cycle.
The overnight count depends on the selected pattern. A 4-3 schedule is about 57/43, an extended-weekend schedule is often about 57/43, and the exact 60/40 option gives Parent A six overnights and Parent B four overnights in every 10-day cycle. Use the custody percentage calculator to estimate percentages from overnight counts.
A 60/40 custody calendar shows one parent with slightly more overnights while the other parent still has consistent blocks. The calendar may look like a 4-3 weekly rhythm, a weekday-plus-extended-weekend plan, or a 10-day exact 60/40 cycle. You can also compare printable layouts with the custody calendar template.
A 60/40 custody schedule may be part of a joint custody or shared parenting arrangement, but legal terms vary by jurisdiction. The schedule describes parenting time, while legal custody, decision-making, and parenting rights may be handled separately in a parenting plan or court order.
The main benefit is that one parent can anchor more school-week routines while the other parent still has substantial time. The drawbacks are that 4-3 and extended-weekend versions may not be mathematically exact 60/40, weekend balance may need extra planning, and monthly percentages can vary.
A 60/40 custody schedule can work well for school-age children when both homes support homework, sleep routines, transportation, and activities. It may be easier than very frequent exchanges, but children may still need consistent contact with both parents during school weeks.
Holiday parenting time usually overrides the regular 60/40 custody schedule. Parents often alternate major holidays, split school breaks, or add summer blocks before returning to the selected 4-3, extended-weekend, or exact 60/40 pattern.
A 60/40 custody schedule gives one parent a modest majority of overnights, while a 50/50 custody schedule aims to divide overnights evenly. Annual percentages depend on whether parents choose a close 60/40-style pattern, such as 4-3, or an exact 10-day 60/40 cycle. Families may compare 60/40 with 2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, or 5-2-2-5 schedules.
Yes. Parents can customize a 60/40 custody schedule by choosing a 4-3, extended-weekend, or exact 60/40 pattern, then adjusting exchange times, holidays, or summer parenting time. The final overnight count should be checked because month-level and annual percentages depend on the selected pattern.