Maryland Divorce Lawyer Blog
Whether you’re planning for the holiday season, looking ahead to summer vacation, or checking in with your co-parent, Silverman Thompson’s co-parenting vacation checklist is the perfect place to start.
If your agreement or court order does not specify your holiday or summer access and/or you continue to have difficulty arranging vacation time, please contact Monica Scherer and Silverman Thompson to find out how we can assist.
Review Legal Agreements
- Review your parenting plan, marital settlement agreement, or other agreement for vacation provisions
- Review any orders and/or judgment of absolute divorce for vacation guidelines
Track Important Deadlines
- Note all deadlines for providing vacation dates to the other parent
- Mark deadlines on your calendar for when you must receive their proposed dates
Coordinate with School & Activities
- Check the school calendar for end-of-year dates, fall start dates, and holidays off
- Review camp and activity schedules to avoid conflicts
Holiday & Regular Schedule Considerations
- Verify who has custody for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, and Labor Day this year
- Ensure vacation dates do not overlap with the other parent’s designated holiday time
- Factor in your regular parenting schedule, including weekend time if required by your agreement or court order
Select & Communicate Vacation Dates
- Choose your vacation dates and put them in writing for the other parent well before the deadline
- Follow up to confirm receipt of your proposed dates
- If using a co-parenting app like Our Family Wizard, check for a read receipt to make sure information was received
Provide Vacation Details
- Destination
- Dates of travel
- Mode of travel (e.g., flight info, road trip)
- Address where the child will be staying
Communicate
- If there are travel delays or other changes to the travel plan, communicate with the other parent
- A little courtesy goes a long way, and hopefully your co-parent will return the favor
Questions about your specific circumstance or co-parenting plan? You can reach Monica Scherer and the family law team at mscherer@silvermanthompson.com or toll-free at 800-385-2243.