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When considering how time will be spent with the children, it is paramount to consider their needs prior to considering the "wants" of the parent. The parenting plan must be comprehensive to be effective, addressing how and where the children will transition to other spouse's home, potential parental relocations, and proximity to preferred schools. Consideration as to the children's ages, educational requirements, extracurricular activities, and parent work and travel schedules should be used as a basic foundation in developing a schedule.

When authoring a schedule, it is often a good idea to consider changes that the children will undergo. For example, a schedule that works well for infants and toddlers may not work at all for a pre-teen or teenager. However, nothing can better address changing circumstances better than cooperative parents who choose to work together in co-parenting their children.

Dual Residency Models (Joint Physical Custody)

These models are ideal for those parents who wish to have their children live with each parent for extended periods of time or to divide their time equally between two homes. Effective coordination, flexibility of the parental work schedule, and the willingness to encounter the other parent contribute to the success of these arrangements. When school is not in session, transitions may be after the workday ends.

SU	M	TU	W	TH	F	SA	Model JP-1 Time split exactly 50/50 at all times 14 overnights every 28 days Time with each parent 3-6 days Each parent has every other weekend All transitions done before/after school Some weeks have 3 transitions
B	B	A	A	B	B	A
	A		B		A
A	A	A	A	B	B	B
			B
B	B	A	A	B	B	A
	A		B		A
A	A	A	A	B	B	B
			B

SU	M	TU	W	TH	F	SA	Model JP-2 Time split exactly 50/50 at all times 14 overnights every 28 days Time with any one parent no > 3 nights Each parent has every other weekend All transitions done before/after school
B	B	A	A	B	B	A
	A		B		A
A	A	B	B	A	A	B
	B		A		B
B	B	A	A	B	B	A
	A		B		A
A	A	B	B	A	A	B
	B		A		B

SU	M	TU	W	TH	F	SA	Model JP-3 Time split 50/50 during 1 year period Time spilt 60/40, swap after 6 months Time with A – 4 nights Time with B – 3 nights Wednesday transition done at school Saturday transition at 6:00 pm
A	A	A	A	B	B	B
			B			A
A	A	A	A	B	B	B
			B			A
A	A	A	A	B	B	B
			B			A
A	A	A	A	B	B	B
			B			A

SU	M	TU	W	TH	F	SA	Model JP-4 Time split exactly 50/50 at all times Monday transitions done at school Each has 7 nights consecutively All weeks have 1 transition
B	B	A	A	A	A	A
	A
A	A	B	B	B	B	B
	B
B	B	A	A	A	A	A
	A
A	A	B	B	B	B	B
	B

Primary Residency Models

These models are ideal for those parents who wish to designate one home as the primary home in which the children live. Usually parent B will have an extended summer time period for 2-6 weeks, depending on model and personal schedule. When school is not in session, transitions may be after the workday ends.

SU	M	TU	W	TH	F	SA	Model PR-1 Fri/Mon transitions done at school B has ALL weekends Time approximately 60/40 B has 12 nights per 28 days
B	B	A	A	A	A	B
	A				B
B	B	A	A	A	A	B
	A				B
B	B	A	A	A	A	B
	A				B
B	B	A	A	A	A	B
	A				B

SU	M	TU	W	TH	F	SA	Model PR-2 Fri/Mon transitions done at school A has 12 consecutive nights every 2 wks B has every other weekend B has 6 nights per 28 days
A	A	A	A	A	A	B
					B
B	B	A	A	A	A	A
	A
A	A	A	A	A	A	B
					B
B	B	A	A	A	A	A
	A

SU	M	TU	W	TH	F	SA	Model PR-3 Fri/Sun transitions done at school/6 pm A has 13 consecutive nights every 2 wks B has every other weekend B has 4 nights per 28 days
A	A	A	A	A	A	B
					B
B	A	A	A	A	A	A
A
A	A	A	A	A	A	B
					B
B	A	A	A	A	A	A
A

SU	M	TU	W	TH	F	SA	Model PR-4 8 overnights every 28 days All transitions take place at school except Sunday at 6:00 pm Parent B participates in homework and morning rituals on Tue/Wed
A	A	A	B	A	A	B
		B	A		B
B	A	A	B	A	A	A
A		B	A
A	A	A	B	A	A	B
		B	A		B
B	A	A	B	A	A	A
A		B	A

Infant/Toddler Models (attached to both parents)

These models are for infants and toddlers who are attached to both parents. They provide frequent contact during the week with regular overnights. Many times, these arrangements change when the children start school.

SU	M	TU	W	TH	F	SA	Model T-1 Child(ren) live in home "A" except :as shown Friday 5 pm until Sunday 5 pm Tuesday 4 pm until Wednesday 9 am 10 overnights every 28 days Parent A has one weekend every 4 wks.
5 pm			9 am			B
		4 pm			5 pm
5 pm			9 am			B
		4 pm			5 pm
5 pm			9 am			B
		4 pm			5 pm
			9 am
		4 pm

SU	M	TU	W	TH	F	SA	Model T-2 Children live in home A except as shown: Saturday 5 pm until Sunday 5 pm Tuesday 4 pm until Wednesday 9 am Thursday 4 pm until 7 pm 8 overnights every 28 days
			9 am	4-7 pm
5 pm		4 pm		4-7 pm		5 pm
			9 am	4-7 pm
5 pm		4 pm		4-7 pm		5 pm
			9 am	4-7 pm
5 pm		4 pm		4-7 pm		5 pm
			9 am	4-7 pm
5 pm		4 pm		4-7 pm		5 pm

SU	M	TU	W	TH	F	SA	Model T-3 Children live in home A except as shown: Saturday 10am until Sunday 9 am Tuesday and Thursday 4 pm until 7 pm 4 overnights every 28 days
9 am		4-7 pm		4-7 pm
						10 am
9 am		4-7 pm		4-7 pm
						10 am
9 am		4-7 pm		4-7 pm
						10 am
9 am		4-7 pm		4-7 pm
						10 am

Infant/Toddler Models (Minimal relationship to non-custodial parent)

These models are for infants and toddlers where the non-custodial parent has a minimal relationship with the child. They provide frequent contact during the week.

SU	M	TU	W	TH	F	SA	Model T-4 Children live in home A except as shown: Tuesday and Thursday 4 pm until 7 pm 3-4 hours on Saturday or Sunday increased over time as child more secure. No overnights
		4-7 pm		4-7 pm		3-4 hrs
		4-7 pm		4-7 pm		3-4 hrs
		4-7 pm		4-7 pm		3-4 hrs
		4-7 pm		4-7 pm		3-4 hrs

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