Christmas Past, Present, Future

Many of us have high expectations during the holiday season. We hope for joy, peace, and the renewal of family connections. Most of us find the holiday rush, with all the extra activities, stressful. Divorced parents have an added stressor of coordinating the holiday schedule with their children and a co-parent. A workable holiday plan includes the holiday elements important to you and your family, such as religious observances, visits with children's extended family, travel, and of course, which days the children will spend with which parent.

If you already have a child custody agreement in place, it is a good idea to review it well before the holidays. In this way, you can avoid misunderstandings. If you need to adjust the plan, reviewing it before the winter school break gives you time to communicate with the other parent and your children. If you do not have an agreement in place, it may be wise to put that on the New Year's resolution list.

At the Law Offices of Cynthia M. Lifson, we assist clients in Columbia, Towson, Baltimore, and throughout Central Maryland who are going through divorce or dealing with family law issues.

Contact our offices by e-mail or call us at 410-988-4209 or toll free at 866-505-2759 to discuss your situation with an attorney.