Parenting Time Percentage Calculator
Calculate the percentage of parenting time for each parent based on overnight schedule.
Useful for custody planning.
Parenting Time Breakdown
Parenting time percentage is calculated by counting overnights per year for each parent.
Parent Time % = (Overnights with Parent / 365) × 100
Common custody schedules:
| Schedule | Overnights/Year | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Every other weekend (Fri–Sun) | 52 | 14% |
| Every other weekend + 1 weeknight | 104 | 28% |
| Week on / week off (50/50) | 182 | 50% |
| 5-2-2-5 rotation | 182 | 50% |
| 3-4-4-3 rotation | 182 | 50% |
| Every other week + midweek | 208 | 57% |
| Primary custody (every other weekend to other) | 313 | 86% |
Why it matters:
- Many states use parenting time percentage for child support calculations
- Some states have thresholds (e.g., 35% or 40%) that change support amounts
- Accurate tracking ensures fair financial arrangements