Example
Input: 182 Nights
Result: 49.8% Time
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1 Count Nights
- Sum up overnights from your schedule.
- 2 Input
- Enter total nights per year.
- 3 Calculate
- Derives percentage share.
What is Custody Schedule Calculator (Time Share)?
Determines the percentage of time a child spends with each parent based on the number of overnight visits per year. This metric is often used in family law to determine child support obligations and parenting plan schedules (e.g., 50/50, 60/40).
How it Works
1. Enter the number of 'Nights' the child spends with you per year.
2. The tool divides this by 365 (or 366 for leap years).
3. Result is the Custody Percentage.
FAQ
Does day visitation count?
Usually, child support formulas are based on overnights, not day hours.
What about holidays?
Holidays rotate; calculate based on an average year or specify exact nights.
Leap years?
Standard calculation uses 365. Legal impacts are negligible.
Is 50/50 exactly 182.5?
In practice, parents alternate the extra day each year.
Can I use this for court?
It provides an estimate. Official court software may be more complex.
Conclusion
Custody percentages are critical figures in legal agreements. A precise calculation ensures fair support payments and clear expectations. Use this tool to verify that a proposed schedule meets the intended split (e.g., ensuring a true 50/50 arrangement).