Family Law Blog

The Holidays Are Closer Than You Think: Is Your Parenting Plan Ready?

As hard as it may be to believe, the holiday season is just around the corner. While you're still enjoying summer vacations and starting back-to-school shopping, retailers are already preparing for Halloween, and then Christmas decorations won't be far behind.

The same rapid pace that carries us from late summer to New Year's can also create significant challenges for divorced and separated parents. Holiday parenting schedules often require more planning, flexibility, and communication than any other time of year. Waiting until November to discuss Thanksgiving or Christmas parenting time can leave parents scrambling to resolve disagreements when everyone is already juggling school events, family gatherings, travel plans, and holiday obligations.

The good news is that many of these issues are entirely preventable. The best time to prepare for the holidays is now! More >

Don’t Have a Summer Break-Down—Tips for Splitting Summer Parenting Time

Spring break is now over but it is never too late to plan for the summer.  Unfortunately, those sunny days can turn into a dark cloud trying to split parenting time with an ex-spouse or co-parent. Now is the time to get ahead on establishing your summer plans and to avoid last minute scheduling-conflicts. Here are a few tips that can help you have a stress-free summer. More >