How to Avoid Christmas Custody Case

Though Christmas is a time of celebration, it can bring about difficult behavior from a parent who doesn’t want to follow a parenting plan. These plans state when a child spends time with each parent. Generally, a parenting plan will alternate holidays so that each parent gets to spend celebratory occasions with their children. If it is your turn to have your children on Christmas, but your ex-spouse refuses to adhere to that arrangement, Atlanta GA child custody lawyers can help. North Georgia Family Lawyers, LLC will work on your behalf to ensure that you have the time you are entitled to.

How To Avoid Holiday Parenting Time Issues
A parent gets excited when they expect to have their children on Christmas. Unfortunately, this can become difficult when the other parent doesn’t want to cooperate. There are ways to, hopefully, avoid issues with a difficult co-parent at this time.

•Send reminders well in advance to confirm that you get to spend time with the children on Christmas this year per the parenting plan. In addition, you can highlight the section of the plan that states this and send it, too.

•Have a trusted third party get involved in communicating the arrangement to the other parent. This can help decrease tension that may be present if you do this yourself.

•Ask your attorney to communicate this reminder to them. Often times, a person will respond differently when a person knowledgeable of the law intervenes. Atlanta GA child custody lawyers can speak on your behalf in this matter.

In addition to these steps, avoid discussing the arrangements in front of the children. If the other parent is being difficult, it only makes the situation more challenging if the children are exposed to the confrontation.

North Georgia Family Lawyers, LLC specializes in family matters and can help when your co-parent refuses to follow the parenting plan. Contact our office for a consultation.