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Custody Schedules

The 70/30 Custody Split

Primary parent has ~70% of overnights, secondary parent has ~30%. Typical when one parent's work or distance limits weekday involvement.

~10 overnights vs ~4 overnights per 14-day cycle

Two-Week Pattern

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How It Works

Primary parent handles school weeks. Secondary parent takes every other weekend (Friday-Sunday) plus one mid-week dinner or overnight when possible. Many court orders use this as the default when parents live in different metro areas.

Best For

Families where the secondary parent lives in a different city or works rotating shifts.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Minimal weekday disruption
  • Clear primary household for school and activities
  • Works when secondary parent lives further away

Cons

  • Secondary parent misses most weekday school events
  • Can entrench the 'weekend parent' dynamic if not intentionally addressed