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Dealing with Divorce and the Holidays: Part 2

November 15, 2021 By Paula Lock Smyth

Divorce and Holidays with children

The holiday season often presents problems with divorced parents. If they are unable to put aside their differences and either be together with their children or work out an agreement, they will need to follow the court’s standard possession schedule for the holidays.  The Court’s Standard Holiday Possession Order Courts divide Christmas school vacation for the children into two … [Read more...]

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Dealing with Divorce and the Holidays: Part 1

November 9, 2021 By Paula Lock Smyth

Dealing with Divorce

Holidays are upon us and many parents who are divorced or going through the divorce process do not feel as merry and bright as presented in songs of the season. Parents, who are often reeling emotionally from their breakup, are now charged with the task of making this a fun time for their children. This is part one of our suggestions for how you can enjoy the holiday season and develop new … [Read more...]

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Divorce and the Holidays

October 17, 2019 By Paula Lock Smyth

The Holidays and Divorce

Holidays, like Thanksgiving and Christmas, are meant to be joyous and happy.  But for those parents going through a divorce, these holidays present a special challenge.  It is best for the children if the parents can communicate with each other and, as much as possible, maintain family traditions for the children.  If parents cannot come to an agreement, they must comply with the … [Read more...]

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Tips for Handling Valentine’s Day in the Midst of Divorce

February 11, 2019 By Staff - S.R.

Paula Lock Smyth Valentines

Valentine’s Day can be particularly difficult for those going through a divorce. For many divorcing couples, Valentine’s Day may also be the day of their wedding. With the focus all around on romantic love while they are in the midst of divorce, they may feel they failed at love. But, it does not have to be that way. One divorced writer says she actually enjoys the holiday more now that she is … [Read more...]

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Getting through the holidays after a divorce can be tough

February 26, 2016 By legal staff - W.C.

For Texas couples going through a divorce, holidays can be a difficult time.  Not only does one have to adjust to spending the holidays alone instead of with one’s spouse, if there are children involved then the spouses have to contend with one another when picking up or dropping off children.  This can be just as difficult as not seeing one’s former spouse, as it raises contentious … [Read more...]

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Dealing with child custody during the holidays

November 14, 2014 By legal staff - W.C.

father and daughter at Christmas

Divorcing couples have a lot of decisions to make and these decisions are often tougher if there are children involved. From deciding who makes the day-to-day decisions to determining whom the child will spend weekends and holidays with, child custody arrangements can be difficult to create and come to terms with. With the holiday season coming up, one or the other parent will have custody of the … [Read more...]

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Tis the season for coming up with a holiday custody plan

October 18, 2013 By legal staff - S.H.

With Halloween quickly approaching, the official holiday season will soon be upon us.  The holidays are traditionally a time for Dallas area residents to gather with family and friends to partake in traditions and make memories.  While the holidays are touted as a joyous time to spend with family, for parents and children impacted by divorce, the holidays can also be an especially … [Read more...]

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