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2-2-3

Description

The 2-2-3 custody rotation involves the children spending two consecutive days with Parent A, the next two consecutive days with Parent B, followed by three days (typically a weekend) with Parent A. The subsequent week, this pattern reverses, with the children spending two days with Parent B, two days with Parent A, and then the weekend with Parent B. This pattern continues to alternate, ensuring that neither parent goes more than three days without seeing their children.

Advantages

Balanced Interaction: The 2-2-3 rotation ensures that both parents have regular, recurring periods with the children, allowing neither parent to go more than three days without seeing them. This can foster consistent bonding and involvement.
Predictable Weekends: Weekends consistently rotate between the parents, allowing both to have weekend time with the children for recreational activities, family gatherings, or trips.
Flexibility for Younger Children: The frequent transitions can be adaptable for families with younger children who might benefit from more regular contact with both parents.

Challenges

Frequent Transitions: The 2-2-3 pattern involves multiple transitions each week, which can be disruptive for some children, especially if they require stability or if the parents live at a significant distance from one another.
Consistency in Routines: Maintaining consistent routines, rules, and discipline strategies can be challenging due to the frequent back-and-forth. This requires clear communication between parents.
Logistical Considerations: More frequent exchanges can lead to logistical challenges, especially when considering school pickups, extracurricular activities, or if the parents' homes are far apart.

The 2-2-3 rotation is a system that prioritizes regular contact between the children and both parents. It's a structure that can work well for families who prioritize frequent interactions and where both parents live relatively close to one another. However, it requires effective communication and planning to address the challenges of regular transitions and the potential inconsistencies in routines.

2-2-5

Description

The 2-2-5 custody rotation involves the children spending two consecutive days with Parent A, the next two consecutive days with Parent B, followed by five days (including a weekend) with Parent A. The subsequent week, the initial two-day pattern remains the same, but the five-day stretch, inclusive of the weekend, is with Parent B. This ensures that Parent A always has the children on Mondays and Tuesdays, Parent B always has them on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and weekends alternate between the two parents.

Advantages

Consistency during the Week: With set days during the week (Mondays and Tuesdays with Parent A, and Wednesdays and Thursdays with Parent B), there is a routine in place, which is particularly helpful for school-aged children.
Extended Time on Weekends: The five-day stretch, which includes weekends, allows for extended activities, travel, or family visits. It also offers the opportunity for more prolonged bonding without the interruption of midweek transitions.
Reduced Transitions: While there are still several transitions in a week, it's fewer than a 2-2-3 rotation, which may be more comfortable for some children.

Challenges

Midweek Transitions: The two-day switches in the middle of the week can be disruptive for some children, especially if there are significant differences in household rules and routines.
Potential for Feelings of Absence: A parent might feel the absence of their child during the five-day stretch they are not with them, especially if it's a weekend packed with activities or significant events.
Logistical Coordination: Especially during the school year, there can be a need for coordination regarding school assignments, projects, and other commitments given the midweek switches. Effective communication between parents is essential.


Holidays

Thanksgiving: Jeff
Christmas: Erin

Rest of holidays follow custody schedule
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