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 >

Dust Off Your Parenting Plan, Not Just Your Backpacks for Back to School

As the summer draws to a close, the dreaded back-to-school season begins for students everywhere. Lazy days by the pool or sleeping in give way to the hectic schedule of dropoffs, pickups, extracurriculars, and, occasionally, studying and homework. For divorced parents or parents sharing custody of their children with the other parent, this seismic shift in schedule can become a visitation nightmare, especially as kids get older. Planning for the school year in advance can solve a multitude of parental headaches before they become a semester of pain. More >