Surviving Divorce with Kids During the Holidays

Divorce is always hard, but it can be harder on kids during the holidays. If you have announced to your children that you are getting a divorce or are in the process of divorcing your spouse, then this may be a difficult holiday for you. Fuller Law Group has a few steps that you can take to protect your kids this holiday season and help them experience a joyous holiday.

The first step to surviving the holidays with your children is to have your divorce moving through educated, and knowledgeable hands. If you have chosen Atlanta divorce attorneys to help you through this process, then make sure that you give your attorneys everything they need before the holidays arrive. It can be difficult to have divorce conversations on the phone with your attorneys when your children are present. Try to make the holidays about the kids and have difficult conversations with your lawyers before the holidays.

The second step we recommend is focusing on your children by keeping their most cherished traditions. Are there family traditions that you follow each year? Don’t give these up because of your divorce. If you cannot be in the same room as your ex, then figure out which traditions your ex can carry forward and which you can carry forward. If this level of communication is not possible, decide on one or two traditions to replicate in your new home with your children.

The third step we recommend is injecting new events into your children’s lives and finding new ways to share joy with them. This can look like going to a new holiday event or taking a short-day trip with friends. A new holiday activity can help your children feel that holiday joy and take their mind off of what is going on at home.

Finally, be open to talking with your children about the divorce but keep things civil. If you have not been through family court yet, we advise sticking to the basic information about the situation and not burdening your children with negative thoughts about the other parent.

Contact Fuller Law Group for more information on how to help your kids through this stressful time during the holidays. Atlanta divorce attorneys can advise you on how to handle your parent interactions and child interactions.