Most studies indicate that the interests of children after divorce are generally best served when children can maintain continuing and frequent contact with both parents who can cooperate, or at least 'encapsulate' their conflict. However, there seems to be a widespread belief in Australia that when parents separate, children usually see their father every other weekend. But is this the case? In this article, the author provides a 'big picture' snapshot of contact schedules in Australia, and suggests the use of more creative, child sensitive arrangements to help maximise the fit between children's and parents' needs after divorce.