Alternating Weeks Custody Schedule: Fewest Exchanges

One week with each parent. See pros, cons, exchange tips, and free calendar generation for alternating weeks.

Alternating weeks is the simplest 50/50 structure: seven nights with Parent A, seven with Parent B, repeat. Many families exchange Sunday evening or Monday morning.

Pros

  • Minimal handoffs
  • Easy to explain to schools and caregivers
  • Clean 50/50 overnight math

Cons

  • Young children may miss the other parent during a full week
  • A bad week (illness, travel) feels longer

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