Check the local meaning
California Courts describes physical custody as where children live and explains shared arrangements in its custody guide. Check the terms and requirements in your jurisdiction.
Write down the dates
Identify the start and end of each care period, the handoff place, and how holidays affect the repeating pattern. The child’s school routine and each home’s logistics need more detail than a percentage.
Use a shared calendar for clarity
CoFam displays the schedule you enter. Review it against your agreement, particularly at month boundaries and after exceptions.
Does “joint” specify an exact number of nights?
Do not assume that it does. Check the applicable document and local guidance.
Can a calendar show different schedules for siblings?
CoFam supports child-specific entries as well as entries for all children.
Turn an agreed schedule into dates you can both follow. → Explore schedule examples