Duohem7-7 Midweek Overnight Custody Schedule
The 7-7-midweek schedule combines a full week in each home with a midweek overnight in the other home. It repeats every 14 days, giving each home seven nights and creating a 50/50 schedule.
The first four weeks
Home 1Home 2
How it works
Starting on a Monday, the child spends Monday to Wednesday nights in home 1, Thursday night in home 2, and Friday to Sunday nights back in home 1. This creates the first seven nights in home 1, with a midweek overnight in home 2.
The next week reverses the pattern: Monday to Wednesday nights are in home 2, Thursday night is in home 1, and Friday to Sunday nights are in home 2. The cycle then starts again on Monday in home 1. There are six handovers in each 14-day cycle.
Your calendar
Change the start date to match your family. Days in each home are coloured.
Home 1Home 2
What parents like
- Each home has seven nights per cycle, creating equal time.
- The longer blocks can support routines, schoolwork, and personal plans.
- The midweek overnight gives the other parent regular contact during the week.
- The repeating pattern is easy to put on a shared calendar.
What to think about
- The midweek overnight adds an extra transition during an otherwise longer stay.
- Six handovers per cycle require clear timing and good communication.
- Packing school items, clothing, and activities between homes can take planning.
Works best for
This schedule can suit many families who want equal time while keeping a full week in each home. It may work especially well when homes are close enough for school, activities, and midweek handovers to remain manageable.
Tips
- Agree on consistent handover times, locations, and who handles transport.
- Keep everyday essentials in both homes where possible.
- Use a shared calendar for school, activities, appointments, and the six handovers.
- Review how the midweek overnight is working and adjust practical details together when needed.
Questions and answers
How does a 7-7 custody schedule with a midweek overnight work?
Each 14-day cycle gives home 1 seven nights and home 2 seven nights. Each parent also has one midweek overnight during the other parent’s week.
What is the 7-7-midweek pattern starting on a Monday?
Home 1 has Monday to Wednesday, home 2 has Thursday, home 1 has Friday to Sunday, home 2 has the next Monday to Wednesday, home 1 has Thursday, and home 2 has Friday to Sunday.
How many handovers are there in a 7-7-midweek schedule?
There are six handovers in each 14-day cycle. Agreeing on clear times and locations can make these changes easier to manage.
Is a 7-7-midweek schedule 50/50?
Yes. Over each repeating 14-day cycle, each home has seven nights, making the schedule 50/50.
General information, not legal advice. What is best depends on your children and your situation.