How to Have Holiday Visitation Right When Divorced

One of the most difficult parts of divorce is the separation from your children. In most cases the parent who pays the bulk of the child support is not the custodial parent. Also this is the parent who does not usually get to see the child for most major holidays. In this article I will give some tips on how the non-custodial parent can get their fair share of holiday visitation time.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. First, inform your lawyer than your ex-spouse is not allowing you to have your fair share of holiday visitation. You must allow at least two months ahead of time to get a court hearing to settle this problem. A court will not consider this grounds to give you an emergency hearing.

2. Secondly, if you are representing yourself ask for mediation services at your local court house. Many times mediation may prevent the need for a court day.

3. Third, you may want to file a motion for temporary relief. You want to file a motion with the court requesting visitation. If you do not have an attorney and you are uncomfortable with handling this process on your own many states allow paralegals to assist you in completing the forms.

4. Lastly, keep your cool, don't blow up more good can be accomplished with a few kind words. Most important don't argue in front of your children.

Resources

• Holiday Visitation Rights
• Sharing the Kids at the Holidays