Enter the total number of days in the period and the days spent with one parent to calculate the days spent with the other parent. This calculator helps in planning and visualizing parenting schedules.
Parenting Schedule Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the parenting schedule.
Days with Parent B = Total Days - Days with Parent A
Variables:
- Total Days is the number of days in the period being considered.
- Days with Parent A is the number of days the child spends with Parent A.
- Days with Parent B is the number of days the child spends with Parent B.
To calculate the days spent with Parent B, subtract the days spent with Parent A from the total number of days in the period.
What is a Parenting Schedule?
A parenting schedule is a calendar that outlines how parents who are separated or divorced will divide time with their children. It includes a detailed plan for weekdays, weekends, holidays, and school breaks. The schedule is often part of a parenting plan and is designed to provide consistency and predictability for both the children and the parents.
How to Calculate Parenting Time?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Parenting Time.
- First, determine the total number of days in the period being considered.
- Next, determine the number of days the child spends with Parent A.
- Use the formula above to calculate the number of days the child will spend with Parent B.
- Finally, review the calculated days to ensure they fit within the total days of the period.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Total Days in Period = 30 days
Days with Parent A = 15 days
