The holidays are a time when families come together to celebrate. Unfortunately, this can also be a time of stress and conflict for many families. One way to help prevent these issues is by using the odd and even time-sharing schedule. Let’s explore odd and even time-sharing and how it can be utilized by families.
Odd and Even Time-Sharing
The odd and even time-sharing method is a schedule that helps prevent conflict between divorced parents during the holiday season. It is a yearly schedule that alternates which parent the child spends Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve or another holiday with. The first year, the child would spend Thanksgiving with one parent (let’s say Parent A), and Christmas Eve with the other parent (Parent B). The following year, the child would spend Thanksgiving with Parent B and Christmas Eve with Parent A. This schedule alternates each year so that the child spends equal time with both parents during the holidays.
Why Should I Use Odd and Even Time-Sharing?
This schedule can be helpful because it eliminates the need for negotiation each year between the parents. It also helps to ensure that the child spends time with both parents during the holidays, as it is included in the child’s time-sharing schedule, and parents can reference the guidelines as needed. If the child’s parents come into conflict about holiday time-sharing, the parents and their family law attorneys can reference this schedule.
Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law Can Help
At Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law, we understand that the holidays can be a difficult time for families. We can help you create a time-sharing schedule that works for your family, or we can help you modify an existing schedule. We can also help if you have any questions about your rights or responsibilities surrounding holiday time-sharing.
If you’re ready to get started, contact us today to schedule a consultation with a member of our team. Call us at (516) 688-0088.