When a divorced couple shares children, their Michigan divorce decree will outline how holiday parenting time shakes out every year. There are creative ways to make the Christmas season joyful and happy for your kids and get you as much time as possible with them. As you develop your parenting time schedule, consider the following creative planning options and consider whether they can work for your new family unit.

Being divorced during Thanksgiving this year will be even more difficult than usual. COVID-19 has complicated every family gathering, especially if you’re not the one who has your kids for this holiday and you’re worried about their exposure to the coronavirus when they’re with your ex. Here are some ways to consider making this holiday happen, whether you and your kids are in different places or not.

Halloween is just one day of the year. When you have kids, the question should be, “How are we celebrating?” but, for divorced parents, the question is, “Who gets the kids?” Which parent gets to spend time with their child on Halloween in a joint custody situation? There are only so many hours to spare on October 31. Your Michigan divorce lawyer can help.

If you have children and are in the middle of a divorce or planning to file for Michigan divorce, your journey will include a lengthy discussion about child custody and parenting time. Summertime is a hot-button topic when it comes to getting time with the kids and there are many elements to consider as your divorce settlement is finalized.

When a couple has reached the point where they’re ready for a divorce, they’ve imagined what life will be like without the other person around. That walking on eggshells feeling will be gone, the constant tension will disappear, you’ll have your own turf back and no one can tell you what you can or can’t do. Many people, however, encounter unexpected feelings during their Michigan divorce, like loneliness, frustration, overwhelming responsibility, and fear. It’s important to think about the present and the future as you consider a divorce. (more…)

It’s that time of year when the heartstrings get tugged, especially in the wake of a divorce. If you’re newly split and this whole sharing-the-kids thing is raw, you can be particularly pained at Christmastime. Family traditions won’t be the same, everything feels different, you won’t see your kids as much or when you want to. Here’s how to make the most of your holiday parenting time. (more…)

Divorce isn’t cheap. Neither is Christmas. Combine the two and you’re in for a hefty bill. Don’t head into January in debt. If you’ve just settled your divorce and this is your first holiday post-divorce, keep these tips in mind to manage your money at the holidays. (more…)

Thanksgiving is a time to be, well, thankful – for family, health, friends, and love. What if you’re newly divorced? What if your family and relationships are fractured where they once were whole? Holidays can be challenging to navigate if you’re in the middle of or have just finalized your Michigan divorce but it is possible to get through this notable Thursday relatively unscathed. (more…)

Christmas. Thanksgiving. Easter. Any major holidays accompanied by a significant break from school are factored into the parenting time equation in a divorce. Halloween doesn’t always get the same consideration. However, you don’t have to miss out on the fun with your kids if you work with a Michigan divorce lawyer who knows how to negotiate for what you want. (more…)