Yes, holiday custody agreements can be changed provided you take the correct measures to request the change. Before you start making any arrangements with your ex-spouse to change the terms of the holiday custody agreement, you should consult with a Maryland custody attorney to make the changes enforceable. Informally changing the holiday custody agreements without the help of a Maryland child custody lawyer can go wrong when you least expect it.

Your ex may change their mind, and without the force of the court behind your changes, you won’t see your children for the holiday and there’s nothing you can do about it. Here’s how the Law Office of Robert Castro, child custody lawyers in Waldorf MD can help you with a change in your holiday custody agreements.

Can I Modify Custody Agreements for the Holidays?

Yes, you can modify a custody agreement for the holidays provided everyone involved is in agreement and is willing to make the changes. Joint custody in Maryland is something that can be modified in court and with the help of custody lawyers in MD. As you make the attempt to change the custody agreement, you need to be flexible and be realistic about getting your changes approved by all who are involved. You may get all the changes agreed upon, maybe some of them, or none at all. Getting help from custody lawyers can help improve your chances of succeeding.

How Getting Holiday Custody in Maryland Works

Custody law in Maryland typically requires a parenting plan that includes the handling of birthdays, holidays, school breaks, and any other special occasion. The plan has to show who has the children when, where they’re going to stay, and who is responsible for collecting them for their visits. Maryland custody lawyers help draft these plans so their clients get an equitable amount of time with their children and have something in writing for the court to approve. These plans are enforceable by both parents in the event one parent fails to deliver the children for their visitation.

Once both parents agree to a change in joint custody in Maryland, they have to fill out forms for modified custody/visitation and submit them to the court. It’s not easy to get a Maryland court to change an existing custody agreement. This is why the changes should be made with the help of custody lawyers Maryland who can explain why the modifications are necessary, and that both parents are in agreement with the changes.

What You Should Take Into Consideration for Changing the Holiday Custody Agreement

As you go about making a plan to change the custody agreement, you need to consider issues such as school schedules, your ex’s work schedule, and your children’s desire to spend time with you during their holiday break. Other issues to consider include how much time you have the kids with you or if they need to be with your ex for Christmas Eve or Day. You also need to take into account their transportation and when they need to be at your ex’s.

Communicate With Your Ex and Children

You may want to have your kids with you on the holidays, but you also have to take into consideration the feelings of your ex and children. The holidays are an emotional time for everyone, and you want to make sure that you’re being fair to everyone. Start by discussing the idea long in advance of the holiday season so your Maryland custody attorney has time to make the custody modification request and have everything settled by the time the holidays roll around.

It’s easier to get your custody agreement modified when everyone involved is agreeable to the changes. Courts appreciate it when families divided by divorce can get along and are willing to work with one another when changes are needed.

How the Law Office of Robert Castro can Help You Modify Your Custody Agreement

The child custody lawyers in Waldorf MD at the Law Office Robert Castro can help you work out a modified custody agreement for the holidays. Get in touch with us today to schedule a consultation with one of our lawyers. We can guide you through the process, assist you with talking with your spouse and children, and handle the modification request in family court so you can enjoy the holidays with your children in a timely fashion.