The child spends alternating full weeks with each parent, and the changeover takes place on a fixed weekday. This is the default pattern in the custody planner ("weekly changeover").

Available directly in Planbiene

Preview (14 days)

Father Mother

At a glance

Changeover rhythm
Weekly (7 days / 7 days) on a fixed weekday
Handovers
1 per week
Split
50 / 50
Particularly suitable if โ€ฆ
a fixed weekly structure matters and as few handovers as possible are wanted

Advantages

  • +Only one handover per week โ€“ little organisational effort
  • +A clear, easily predictable rhythm for nursery/school and free time
  • +Well suited to older children and teenagers

Disadvantages

  • โˆ’Up to 7 days in a row without the other parent
  • โˆ’For very young children the separation can be too long
  • โˆ’Assumes the two homes are close by (same nursery/school reachable)
Note: This page is for information and does not replace professional advice. Every family is different โ€“ which model fits depends on many factors.

This pattern can be selected directly as a distribution pattern in the custody planner.

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