[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/arizona-parenting-time-plans-handle-holidays\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/arizona-parenting-time-plans-handle-holidays\/","headline":"Arizona Parenting Time Plans: How Do We Handle Holidays?","name":"Arizona Parenting Time Plans: How Do We Handle Holidays?","description":"When you\u2019re creating a\u00a0parenting time plan after a divorce, one factor you\u2019ll need to consider is where the children will spend holidays, vacations, and school breaks. These events generally take priority over the regular parenting time schedule, and scheduling them to the benefit of everyone involved takes care and planning....","datePublished":"2016-05-12","dateModified":"2023-09-07","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/author\/phoenixlawteam\/#Person","name":"Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C.","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/author\/phoenixlawteam\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1e4dc39d74dcc876245d4603866817c2b3e4a9be1d45c3ef67992bd821d77cbb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1e4dc39d74dcc876245d4603866817c2b3e4a9be1d45c3ef67992bd821d77cbb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mushkatel-robbins-becker-pllc-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mushkatel-robbins-becker-pllc-logo.png","width":459,"height":157}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/happy-family.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/happy-family.jpg","height":200,"width":300},"url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/arizona-parenting-time-plans-handle-holidays\/","about":["Child Custody"],"wordCount":323,"keywords":["arizona family law legal team","arizona parenting time","phoenix child custody agreements","phoenix divorce holiday tips"],"articleBody":"When you\u2019re creating a\u00a0parenting time plan after a divorce, one factor you\u2019ll need to consider is where the children will spend holidays, vacations, and school breaks. These events generally take priority over the regular parenting time schedule, and scheduling them to the benefit of everyone involved takes care and planning.Putting Your Child\u2019s Needs FirstA good first question to ask when setting up parenting time plans for holidays and vacations is\u00a0\u201chow would my child like to celebrate this time?\u201d\u00a0Children typically look forward to holidays and vacations, and many kids especially enjoy having the time to spend with each parent and with members of each parent\u2019s extended family, like aunts, uncles, and cousins. Parents may need to work with extended family members to schedule visits when the child can see the family as well.Next, once you\u2019ve decided where a child will spend a particular holiday, consider the \u201cother\u201d parent. The child may need to contact the other parent to wish him or her a happy holiday, share excitement over holiday activities, or simply because the child feels anxious or homesick. Be prepared to accommodate the child\u2019s needs to include both parents in his or her holiday. Even a phone call can go a long way.Helpful Pages:Glendale divorce lawyerGlendale family law lawyerGlendale child custody lawyerGlendale probate lawyerA Phoenix Family Law Attorney Can HelpIf you need help setting up a\u00a0parenting time plan or dealing with other divorce or custody issues, please don\u2019t hesitate to call the dedicated\u00a0Phoenix family law attorneys at Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C.. Attorney Heather Baker-Mushkatel\u00a0is experienced in many aspects of family law including divorce and custody issues. She\u00a0can help you create a system that works for you and your children. For a confidential consultation,\u00a0call us\u00a0today at (623) 889-0681.Visit our Sun City Family Law Law Offices"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Arizona Parenting Time Plans: How Do We Handle Holidays?","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/arizona-parenting-time-plans-handle-holidays\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]