Who Will Your Kids Spend Their Summer Vacation with After Divorce?
That is a very good question to ask and plan for when you are in the throes of divorce. When you and your spouse are divorcing, the emotional stakes are high, and when you have children, those stakes are even higher.
One of the most important considerations in crafting your child custody agreement is prioritizing what is best for your children. Their well-being should always come first in any divorce arrangement.
Equally important is ensuring they are never treated as tools or pawns in your negotiations with your partner. Using children in this way can cause lasting emotional harm that may impact them deeply throughout their lives—a consequence we must earnestly strive to avoid for their sake.
Often, in court-litigated divorces, there are limited options for custody summer plans, but when you use the collaborative divorce process, your co-parenting plan can be tailored to both of you while taking your children’s thoughts and summer needs into consideration.
Navigating summer custody arrangements with your ex can be more manageable with a few thoughtful approaches when your divorce is finalized:
Start by openly discussing each other’s schedules and needs. Working through summer logistics ahead of time is important to developing a co-parenting plan that works for everyone.
Plan for summer childcare needs to minimize stress and ensure smooth transitions. Starting early and considering everyone’s schedules can help make these arrangements more efficient.
Try to avoid making last-minute changes to the custody schedule unless necessary. Consistency in routines benefits children and reduces stress for both parents.
The Collaborative Practice San Diego is a nonprofit, multi-disciplinary referral network of independent professionals of attorneys, mental health professionals and financial advisors working together to learn, practice, and promote Collaborative processes for problem-solving and the peaceful resolution of family law issues.
Contact us today to see how we can help your family create a summer co-parenting plan that works for everyone involved.
Note: This information is general in nature and should not be construed as legal/financial/tax/or mental health advice. You should work with your attorney, financial, mental health or tax professional to determine what will work best for your situation.
