Parenting Time Calculator

Click any day to assign it to Parent/Custodian 1 or Parent/Custodian 2. See the annual split update in real time. Mark holidays. Print a clean copy for your attorney or the court.

For planning purposes only — does not constitute legal advice

1Name the parents

Parent 1:

Parent 2:

2Start with a common schedule — or skip and click days manually below

Common Schedules

AUTO-FILL

Select a schedule pattern above to see how it works.

Cycle starts: Starts with:

Pickup time: Dropoff time:

Pickup = time the other parent picks up the child (start of their block). Dropoff = time they return the child (end of their block). Transition days show a diagonal split on the calendar. Example: pickup 3 PM Fri + dropoff 8 AM Mon = other parent has Fri 3pm through Mon 8am.

Custom Schedule Builder

ADVANCED

Describe your schedule rule by rule. Each line says when a parent has the children. All remaining time goes to the default parent below.

Default parent (gets all remaining time):

Week A starts on: Pick any date that falls in a "Week A." Used to determine which weeks are odd/even.

Overlays the rules above onto the existing calendar — nothing gets cleared.

Holiday Assignment — odd / even year rotation

Set which parent gets each holiday. Use the dropdowns to alternate by odd/even year. When done, click Apply Holiday Rotation to overlay onto the existing calendar without clearing it.
Tip: You can also assign individual holidays by clicking the chips in the Holidays panel below the calendar.

Quick set all:

Rebuilds the entire year from scratch — use the Apply buttons above to overlay holidays or breaks on an existing schedule.

Parent/Custodian 1

0 days

0% of year

Parent/Custodian 2

0 days

0% of year

Unassigned

365 days

100% of year

Holidays & Breaks (click to view / assign)

Click any day to assign it

Assign to:

Exchange at: First half:

Start week on:

2026

Parent/Custodian 1

Parent/Custodian 2

Split Day

Unassigned

Holiday

Today

Disclaimer: This tool is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and is not a substitute for consultation with a licensed attorney. Parenting time schedules must be approved by the court and comply with applicable New York law. The holiday dates shown are approximate and may vary by school district.

Parent 1 0 0%

Parent 2 0 0%

Unassigned 365 100%

Parenting Time Calculator

Common Schedules

Custom Schedule Builder

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