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The 3-4-4-3 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 week one you have the child for 3 days and your co-parent has them for 4. In week two it flips: you have 4 days and they have 3. The exchange days stay consistent within the cycle, and because the longest block is four days, neither parent goes long without seeing the child while keeping a true 50/50 balance.
Who it works best for
- Families wanting 50/50 with a steady mid-length block
- Parents who find 2-2-3 too choppy but a full week too long
- School-age children
Pros and cons
Pros
- Equal 50/50 time
- Balanced 3-4 day blocks
- Fewer exchanges than 2-2-3
Trade-offs
- Exchange days shift between the two weeks
- Two-week pattern takes learning
- Up to four days away from a parent
Track a 3-4-4-3 automatically
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Get Custody HeroFrequently asked questions
Is 3-4-4-3 a 50/50 custody schedule?
Yes. Over two weeks each parent has the child for 7 of 14 days, an even split.
How is 3-4-4-3 different from 2-2-5-5?
Both are 50/50. 3-4-4-3 uses 3- and 4-day blocks with exchange days that shift between the two weeks, while 2-2-5-5 keeps the same weekdays every week and alternates a 5-day block.
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.