The stress and organisation involved in preparing for the fast approaching festive season is even more palpable for those families in the midst of a separation. The Carew Counsel Team have put together a few handy hints to help you and your family sail smoothly into the New Year.
CERTAINTY
Have you and your former spouse reached agreement on arrangements for the children during the school holiday period? For the avoidance of any doubt, why not create a calendar of those arrangements. You might also like to download the “Our Family Wizard” App– it has an online calendar, as well as a message service.
Will the other parent be going interstate or overseas with the children? Has that parent provided you with the necessary itinerary details including flights and accommodation?
ORGANISATION
Do you have Orders in place that provide for who the children live with and spend time with over the school holiday period? Check your understanding of the Orders with your lawyer to ensure you and the other parent are on the same page. The last thing you want is a dispute the week before Christmas – it is best to clarify arrangements now.