Arizona Parenting Time Plans: How Do We Handle Holidays?

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    When you’re creating a parenting time plan after a divorce, one factor you’ll need to consider is where the children will spend holidays, vacations, and school breaks. These events generally take priority over the regular parenting time schedule, and scheduling them to the benefit of everyone involved takes care and planning.

    Putting Your Child’s Needs First

    A good first question to ask when setting up parenting time plans for holidays and vacations is “how would my child like to celebrate this time?” Children typically look forward to holidays and vacations, and many kids especially enjoy having the time to spend with each parent and with members of each parent’s extended family, like aunts, uncles, and cousins. Parents may need to work with extended family members to schedule visits when the child can see the family as well.

    Next, once you’ve decided where a child will spend a particular holiday, consider the “other” parent. The child may need to contact the other parent to wish him or her a happy holiday, share excitement over holiday activities, or simply because the child feels anxious or homesick. Be prepared to accommodate the child’s needs to include both parents in his or her holiday. Even a phone call can go a long way.

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    A Phoenix Family Law Attorney Can Help

    If you need help setting up a parenting time plan or dealing with other divorce or custody issues, please don’t hesitate to call the dedicated Phoenix family law attorneys at Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C.. Attorney Heather Baker-Mushkatel is experienced in many aspects of family law including divorce and custody issues. She can help you create a system that works for you and your children. For a confidential consultation, call us today at (623) 889-0681.

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    About the Author

    Zachary Mushkatel

    Zachary Mushkatel is a founding attorney of Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., who has practiced law in Arizona since 2004. He also practices before the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. A graduate of the University of Arizona and the University of Minnesota Law School, he started his career as a public defender and entered private practice in criminal defense. In 2008, Zachary co-founded a firm dedicated to civil law in addition to criminal defense, and he has since expanded his practice to personal injury, estate planning and litigation, guardianships, conservatorships, probate, corporate litigation, real estate, and various civil matters. He serves on the board and faculty of the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy, and he is a past president and current member of the West Maricopa County Bar Association.