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The 2-2-3 Custody Schedule
What this schedule looks like
Example layout starting on a Monday. Your time is shown in terracotta. Which parent is “you” and the exact start day depend on your own agreement or court order.
How the rotation works
In a 2-2-3, you start the week with 2 days, your co-parent takes the next 2 days, and you finish with a 3-day block (typically Friday to Sunday). The following week reverses: your co-parent gets the first 2 days, you get the middle 2, and they get the 3-day weekend. Over the full two weeks each parent lands exactly 7 days, and the handoffs happen on the same weekdays every week, which makes it easy to memorize.
Who it works best for
- Parents of younger children who do better with frequent contact
- Co-parents who live close together and can manage twice-weekly exchanges
- Families who want a true 50/50 split without long separations
Pros and cons
Pros
- Equal 50/50 time
- No long gaps away from either parent
- Predictable, repeating handoff days
Trade-offs
- Frequent exchanges (multiple per week)
- More mid-week transitions for school-age kids
- Requires parents to live near each other
Track a 2-2-3 automatically
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Get Custody HeroFrequently asked questions
Is the 2-2-3 schedule 50/50?
Yes. Over the full two-week cycle each parent has the child for exactly 7 of 14 days, an even 50/50 split.
How many exchanges does a 2-2-3 schedule have?
There are typically three exchanges per week, since custody changes hands every 2 to 3 days. That frequent contact is the main trade-off for the equal split.
Is 2-2-3 good for young children?
It is often chosen for toddlers and young children because they go no more than three days without seeing either parent. Older kids sometimes prefer fewer transitions, such as a 2-2-5-5 or week-on-week-off schedule.
Other custody schedules
This guide is general information about parenting-time schedules, not legal advice. Custody Hero is not a law firm. Your schedule, terminology, and rights depend on your own agreement and court order and on the laws of your state — consult a licensed family-law attorney about your situation.