How the 2-2-3 custody schedule works
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | A | A | B | B | A | A | A |
| Week 2 | B | B | A | A | B | B | B |
Week 1 starts with Parent A on Monday and Tuesday, Parent B on Wednesday and Thursday, and Parent A for the weekend. Week 2 is the mirror image. Each parent has seven overnights every two weeks, and the children never go more than three days without seeing either parent.
Pros and cons
- Short gaps. Never more than three days apart, which suits babies and toddlers.
- Weekends alternate. Each parent gets every other Friday to Sunday.
- Six exchanges every two weeks. More handovers than any other common 50/50 schedule.
- Weekdays change every week. Monday is with one parent this week and the other next week, which makes activities harder to plan.
Holidays and other schedules
Holidays and school breaks usually override the regular schedule. Set them on the holiday custody schedule page and they show up here. Compare patterns on the custody calendar, or see the 2-2-5-5, 2-2-3, 3-4-4-3 and week on, week off pages.
Questions
Is 2-2-3 a 50/50 schedule?
Yes. Each parent has seven overnights every two weeks, about 182 or 183 a year before holidays.
How many exchanges does 2-2-3 have?
Six every two weeks, compared with four for 2-2-5-5 and two for alternating weeks.
Who is a 2-2-3 schedule good for?
Young children who do better with short gaps between parents, and parents who live close to each other.
When do families switch away from 2-2-3?
Often when children start school and fixed weekdays matter more; 2-2-5-5 keeps the same weekdays and fewer exchanges.