Child Custody and the Holidays
Child custody can be one of the most acrimonious aspects of a divorce. You and your spouse both love your children, but the children can only be in one place at a time. Throw the stress and the tension of the holiday season into the mix, and it can get downright ugly. The holidays are a time to be spent with your family and loved ones, but your former spouse will no doubt feel the same way.
Because your spouse will likely want to spend time with your children, too, they may try to violate the terms of your court-mandated custody. If you need representation to make sure your spouse honors the agreement he or she made, contact the West Palm Beach divorce lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. by calling 561-353-2800.
Sharing the Children
The holidays are also a time for forgiveness, love, and understanding, and with a little bit of that in mind, you can work out an agreement about child custody that you can both live with. Here are some helpful tips:
- Open the discussion early. Talk to your ex-spouse well before the holidays, so there won’t be any surprises or angry, last-minute arguments.
- Even if your marriage ended acrimoniously, it’s important to remember that your ex-spouse is still the parent of your children. If you have custody of the children during the holiday, try to arrange it so that they can see or call their other parent.
- Be open to discussion and try to keep your personal issues on the back burner. These are the holidays, after all, and it’s not fair to let your kids get caught in the cross-fire.
With a little bit of understanding, you can make the holidays work even after divorce.
Contact Us
If you are having any difficulties with child custody after a divorce, contact the West Palm Beach divorce lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. by calling 561-353-2800.
