A dependable child custody schedule eliminates any misunderstandings regarding visitation times and other custody issues between parents and children. It also lessens tensions and stress, allowing kids to adjust to their new surroundings while giving parents peace of mind about everything.


In order to clarify where your child will be on holidays and other important days (like birthdays and religious holidays), you can create a holiday schedule. Start by figuring out the beginning and ending dates of all the holidays you want to include in the plan. 


It’s important both parents should sit together and talk about the holiday schedule. The holiday visitation time shared by a child's parents should be shared fairly. Common ways that parents share and divide holiday time include the following:


Alternate Holidays

In even years, assign holidays to each party, then trade holidays in odd years.


Celebrate Holidays Twice

You and your kids can share in the same holiday festivities. For instance, one parent might spend Christmas with the kids on the actual holiday while the other does it the next day.


Divide the Holidays in Half

You can divide each holiday day so that the kids spend time with each of their parents on that specific day. Make sure the kids aren't on the road all day, though.


Establish Set Holidays

Every year, each parent shares the same holidays with the kids.



If you have concerns about your parenting plan, the experienced Miami family law attorneys at Rafool, PLLC, can help. Call us at (305) 567-9400 or contact our Miami office online to schedule a consultation.