Every week, the non-custodial parent has the child 3 times. Two of the periods are for 3-5 hours and one 8-hour period.

Vacations that are much different from the regular parenting time schedule are not recommended unless the parents agree.

Parents should consider dividing holidays or special occasions in time blocks similar to their regular parenting time.

Parents have been using Plans 1 or 2 for some time
Both parents have a bond with the child
Parenting skills are adequate, but where one of the parents has less available time than the other to devote to the child
The child has previously spent most of the time with one parent

The child has frequent, but short visits with the parent who has less parenting time
Offers consistency and predictability
The custodial parent receives a few "breaks" throughout the week

There are 5-6 exchanges each week, which may be difficult for parents that do not get along
The week may seem a bit "choppy" or broken up

Parenting Time Schedule: Plan 3