DuohemEvery Other Long Weekend Custody Schedule (10-4)
The 10-4 schedule follows a repeating 14-day rhythm. Home 1 has 10 nights and home 2 has 4 nights per cycle, creating a 71/29 split with two handovers.
The first four weeks
Home 1Home 2
How it works
Starting on a Monday, the child spends Monday through Wednesday in home 1. The first handover takes place on Thursday, beginning four days and nights in home 2 from Thursday through Sunday.
The second handover takes place the following Monday, beginning seven days and nights in home 1. The cycle then repeats every 14 days, with home 1 having 10 nights and home 2 having 4 nights in each cycle.
Your calendar
Change the start date to match your family. Days in each home are coloured.
Home 1Home 2
What parents like
- The child has a predictable four-night block in home 2.
- Home 1 provides a longer, steady stretch of time after the weekend.
- There are only two handovers in each 14-day cycle.
- The repeating pattern is straightforward to add to a shared calendar.
What to think about
- The shorter time in home 2 may feel brief for some parents or children.
- The longer stretch in home 1 can mean more time between visits with home 2.
- Thursday and Monday handovers may need careful planning around school, work, and activities.
Works best for
This schedule may suit families who want a consistent long-weekend arrangement with limited handovers. It can work well when home 1 is the child’s main weekday base and both homes can support a regular Thursday-to-Monday routine.
Tips
- Agree in advance on the exact handover time and location for Thursdays and Mondays.
- Use a shared calendar to show the repeating 14-day pattern.
- Keep school items, clothing, medication, and comfort items easy to manage between homes.
- Review how the rhythm feels for the child and adjust practical details together when needed.
Questions and answers
How does the 10-4 custody schedule work?
Over 14 days, the child spends 10 nights in home 1 and 4 nights in home 2. Starting on Monday, the pattern is 3 days in home 1, 4 days in home 2, and 7 days in home 1.
When are the handovers in a 10-4 schedule?
There are two handovers per 14-day cycle: one on Thursday, when the child moves to home 2, and one the following Monday, when the child returns to home 1.
Is the 10-4 schedule the same every week?
No. The schedule repeats every 14 days rather than every 7 days, so the full Monday-to-Sunday pattern should be viewed across two weeks.
What percentage of time is the 10-4 schedule?
Home 1 has 10 of 14 nights, or about 71% of nights. Home 2 has 4 of 14 nights, or about 29%.
General information, not legal advice. What is best depends on your children and your situation.