Alternating Weeks Custody Schedule
Week on / week off, with a mid-week dinner visit with the off-parent so neither parent goes more than a few days without seeing the children.
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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Parent A
Parent B
Week 1 (top) · Week 2 (bottom)
How it works
Same as week-on-week-off (Sunday exchanges), but Wednesday evening every week is dinner with the off-parent. Dinner can be in-person or video call depending on distance. Preserves the simplicity of weekly exchanges while keeping both parents present each week.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Only one full exchange per week
- Mid-week dinner keeps both parents present in children's weekly rhythm
- Flexible — the dinner can be in-person or video depending on schedules
Cons
- Still leaves 6-day gaps between overnights with one parent
- Mid-week dinner requires coordination and can feel disruptive to the on-parent
Best for
Pre-teens and teens who can handle weekly stretches, with parents who want structured mid-week contact.