Over half of Canadian children are in shared custody living arrangements. School holidays might be a source of discord for separated parents. With schools off for a few weeks, co-parents must decide how their children will spend their time off as soon as possible.
Holiday custody and visitation should be determined during the rest of the custody plan, but school holidays are often overlooked or simply forgotten. This may make it increasingly challenging for parents to get through the holiday period. Here are three tips to assist you with the upcoming summer break.
What’s Your Work Schedule Like?
Summer vacations can put a crimp on your work commitments. Generally, your children are in school while you’re at work, but school holidays remove that liberty, and you’re left to decide how they can spend their time without you.
 Most jobs require staff to request time off in advance so if you’re planning on doing so during the summer break, speak to your employer as soon as possible! If you’re expected to take care of your children over the holidays but aren’t able to take any days off work, you must plan for them to be attended to. For example, you might want to consider getting your children to see extended family around the holidays.
Have a Custody Calendar
It’s just as vital to document your school holiday plans on a custodial calendar as it is to arrange them. Your arrangements can be referred to by both parents whenever they need to if everything is documented. Shared calendars can be used for documenting custody arrangements and help co-parents maintain their plan and keep it clear and precise.
Hire a Lawyer
A family lawyer can help with various aspects of custody agreements. If details regarding school holidays weren’t outlined in the original custody agreement, you could add the required terms with the help of a lawyer. With their knowledge and experience, you and your co-parent can draw up a schedule that works for both of you.
Get Started
At Nanda & Associate Lawyers, we have a team of skilled family law consultants who can help with numerous aspects of family law. Our legal team has years of experience in custody cases and agreements and can customize their services to match your needs.
We are also well-versed in Immigration Law and can aid with family sponsorships, spousal work permits, and more. Get in touch with us today to get started.
