2-2-3 schedule

How a 2-2-3 Custody Schedule Works

See how the 2-2-3 custody schedule works, where it helps, and what parents should preview before using it.

A 2-2-3 schedule rotates two days with one parent, two days with the other parent, then a three-day weekend block. The pattern flips the next week so both parents share weekends over time.

Where 2-2-3 helps

Children do not go long stretches without either parent.
Weekends alternate naturally across the cycle.
The pattern is predictable once both homes learn the rhythm.

Where it can get hard

The tradeoff is more handoffs. If school distance, work shifts, or handoff tension are already hard, preview the calendar before choosing this pattern.

Is 2-2-3 a 50/50 schedule?

Usually, yes. Across a two-week cycle, each parent receives about the same number of overnights.

Who is 2-2-3 best for?

It often works best when both homes are close enough for frequent handoffs and children benefit from seeing each parent every few days.