Parenting Time During the Holidays | Episode 129

Holiday Parenting Time: Navigating the Challenges of Divorced Families During the HolidaysIn this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha discuss the complexities of holiday parenting time for divorced families. As the holiday season approaches, many divorced parents are grappling with how to manage parenting time, school breaks, and travel arrangements. Ryan and Amy share tips for parents navigating these challenges, emphasizing the importance of planning ahead to avoid conflicts during this busy time.They explore various approaches to holiday parenting time, from alternating holidays every other year to splitting them in half or assigning fixed holidays. Amy offers practical advice for parents in the midst of divorce or those preparing to negotiate a parenting plan, highlighting the importance of looking at long-term consequences and making detailed arrangements to ensure fairness and stability for the children.Episode OutlineIntroduction to the TopicRyan and Amy set the stage for discussing holiday parenting time, explaining the importance of preparing early for holiday arrangements during and after a divorce.Regular vs. Holiday Parenting TimeAmy defines the difference between regular parenting time and holiday parenting time, which takes precedence over regular schedules during school breaks.Common Approaches to Holiday Parenting TimeDiscussion on how parents typically handle holiday parenting time, such as alternating holidays every other year, splitting the holiday in half, or assigning fixed holidays.The Importance of Looking at the Long-Term CalendarRyan emphasizes the importance of looking at the calendar when negotiating holiday schedules, especially with school breaks and how they may affect the regular parenting time schedule.Modifying the Parenting Plan for the HolidaysDiscussion on how parents should modify their parenting plan to reflect the unique circumstances of holiday schedules, such as travel or long-distance parenting.Final Thoughts on Holiday Parenting TimeAmy gives final tips on how parents can make the holiday season smoother by staying flexible and keeping the children's best interests at the forefront.ConclusionRyan wraps up the episode by encouraging parents to plan ahead for holiday parenting time and to seek help when needed to avoid last-minute disputes.What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here.  If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at [email protected].************************************************************************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.