It provides longer stretches of "settled" time. With only two transitions per week, there is less packing and unpacking. It’s often easier for parents with demanding work schedules.
It’s great for school routines. Kids always know they are with Mom on Tuesdays and Dad on Wednesdays. It also ensures neither parent goes more than five days without seeing the kids. 50/50 Joint Custody: The 2-2-5-5 and the 3-4-4-3 Schedules
Parent A (2 days) → Parent B (2 days) → Parent A (3-day weekend). Parent A gets 5 days total. It provides longer stretches of "settled" time
Parent A has Sunday–Tuesday (3 days); Parent B has Wednesday–Saturday (4 days). 50/50 Joint Custody: The 2-2-5-5 and the 3-4-4-3 Schedules
Parent A always has Monday/Tuesday. Parent B always has Wednesday/Thursday. They alternate the Friday-Sunday weekend. The Workflow: