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Free custody schedule generator: 12-month calendar

See how parenting time is shared across 12 full months. Choose a schedule pattern, pick your start date, and customize parent names: the calculator counts overnights, percentages, and handovers, ready to print or save as PDF.

Custody schedules summary

Schedule	Nights in 14 days	Handovers in 14 days	Longest time away	Good for
2-2-3	7–7 (50% / 50%)	6	3 days	young children
Week on, week off	7–7 (50% / 50%)	2	7 days	older kids, homes far apart
2-2-5-5	7–7 (50% / 50%)	4	5 days	the same school days every week
3-4-4-3	7–7 (50% / 50%)	4	4 days	50/50 with midweek handovers
Every other weekend	12–2 (86% / 14%)	2	12 days	one main home
Every weekend plus one midweek overnight	8–6 (57% / 43%)	8	2 days	57% / 43% (searched as 60/40): frequent contact without long gaps
Every weekend	10–4 (71% / 29%)	4	5 days	71% / 29% (searched as 70/30): school days in one primary home
Long alternating weekend (Thu-Mon)	10–4 (71% / 29%)	2	10 days	71% / 29%: fewer handovers, extended weekend time

For full explanations and advice on choosing the right routine, see our Custody Calendar Guide.

How does the custody schedule generator work?

This generator calculates the repeating custody sequence day by day starting from the exact date you select, without sending any personal data over the internet. Everything runs directly inside your browser for total privacy: you can test different schedules, switch the starting parent, and immediately see the real overnight percentages and monthly handovers.

Choose a schedule: select from 50/50 patterns (2-2-3, alternating weeks, 2-2-5-5, 3-4-4-3), every other weekend, or 60/40 and 70/30 options.
Set start date and names: enter when the schedule starts and personalize the names of each parent.
Print or export: print a clean 12-month calendar designed to be clear and readable in both color and black and white.

Why use a live co-parenting app instead of paper or Excel?

A printed calendar or Excel template remains static from the moment it is printed: real life brings unexpected changes, weekend swaps, holidays, and summer trips. In FamSync, both parents share the same live calendar on their phones, updated automatically whenever you agree on a schedule adjustment.

Track schedule swaps: request a date swap in the app and the other parent confirms with a single tap, logged with date and time.
Dedicated holiday periods: overlay summer breaks and school holidays without disrupting the regular two-week cycle.
Always in sync: works between iPhone and Android, complete with child expenses and unalterable messaging.

Frequently asked questions

Is my family data stored on a server?

No. The custody schedule generator runs entirely in your web browser. No information is transmitted to any server, no tracking cookies are set, and your privacy is fully protected.

Does the weekly calendar start on Sunday or Monday?

In the US English version the week starts on Sunday; for European languages the weekly grid begins on Monday.

How is the generator different from the FamSync app?

The web generator lets you preview and print a 12-month schedule for free. The FamSync mobile app puts that same calendar on both parents' phones with live swap requests, expense splitting, and child profiles.

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