A Information to Managing the Vacation Season and Youngster Custody – Household and Marriage

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel

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A guide to dealing with the holiday season and child custody

December 07, 2021

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel

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1. Remember yours The focus should be on the children
   and what’s best for them. Even if this is not your ideal scenario, encourage them to have a good vacation and enjoy themselves.
2. If there is a deposit order or a deposit agreement,
   Follow the order / agreement. If you and your ex-spouse agree to deviate from the order / agreement, no one will interfere. However, the order / agreement may not be deviated from unless both parties agree.
3. When entering into a contract or setting out your position on an order, holidays and vacation schedules should be specifically addressed with details of pick-up and drop-off times and any other details important to your family. The division of public holidays such as Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year, Easter, July 4th, winter break and spring break should be laid down in writing. Other holidays such as Memorial Day, Labor Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, children’s birthdays, and others should also be detailed.
4. Coordinating and communicating with your ex is important
   avoid chaos for your children. If there is no order or agreement, or an emergency situation arises, your lawyers and / or the court may be called on to determine what is in the best interests of your children. Usually the court orders that the holidays and vacations be alternated and divided equally. Ideally, there is no need to turn on the court so you and your ex can determine what is best for your children.
5. Remember to focus on time with your child (s) and not on what you don’t have. Your happiness will make your children happier.
6. You can spend time with loved ones during the holidays, even if it isn’t on the specific date of the occasion. You can celebrate and re-enact the occasion on a different day or time.
7. Travel safely and in the best interests of your children. Follow state and federal guidelines. Follow the wording in your agreement and order and coordinate with your ex. If coordination is not possible, your lawyers or the court can be called in to determine what is in the best interests of your children.
8. Maintain old traditions (maybe a little different) but also do it new traditions that your children will enjoy and appreciate.

The content of this article is intended to provide general guidance on the subject. Expert advice should be sought regarding your specific circumstances.

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