Custody Percentage Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Custody Percentage for Parent 1 (CP1):

\[ CP1 = \left( \frac{DP1}{DP1 + DP2} \right) \times 100 \]

Where:

\(CP1\) is the Custody Percentage for Parent 1 in percentage (%)
\(DP1\) is the number of days the child spends with Parent 1 (per year)
\(DP2\) is the number of days the child spends with Parent 2 (per year)

What is Custody Percentage?

Custody percentage represents the proportion of time a child spends with each parent, usually over the course of a year. This is often used in family law to determine child support obligations, visitation rights, and other legal matters related to child custody arrangements. It is an important metric that reflects the division of parenting time and responsibilities.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Days with Parent 1 (\(DP1\)) = 200 days
Days with Parent 2 (\(DP2\)) = 165 days

Using the formula:

\[ CP1 = \left( \frac{200}{200 + 165} \right) \times 100 = \left( \frac{200}{365} \right) \times 100 \approx 54.79 \% \]

The Custody Percentage for Parent 1 is approximately 54.79%. Consequently, the Custody Percentage for Parent 2 is approximately 45.21%.