Holidays are when parenting plans get tested. This guide collects our articles on holiday parenting time in Nebraska, from planning ahead in the fall, to travel, to what to do when the plan isn’t followed. Start with the section that matches where you are right now.
Most Nebraska parenting plans say something about holidays, but the details vary a lot from family to family. Some plans spell out every holiday and exchange time. Others leave a lot to the parents to work out. The articles below walk through the most common questions we hear each year.
Plan ahead
Why Should Nebraska Parents Resolve Holiday Parenting Schedules in September Instead of November? — Why working out the holiday schedule early usually gives you more options.
Holiday Planning Before the Holiday Pressure Arrives — Practical planning steps before the season gets busy.
Who Gets Halloween? Nebraska Custody, Trick-or-Treating, and Parenting Time Explained — How Halloween and other smaller holidays fit into a parenting plan.
Travel and keeping the season calm
What Legal Issues Should Nebraska Parents Consider Before Holiday Travel With Their Children? — What to check in your plan before you travel with the kids.
How Can Nebraska Families Reduce Holiday Stress When Custody or Other Family Law Issues Are Involved? — Ways to lower the stress for you and your children.
When the holiday plan isn’t followed
What Should You Do If Your Co-Parent Doesn’t Follow the Holiday Parenting Plan in Nebraska? — First steps when the other parent isn’t following the holiday schedule.
What Happens If Your Ex Denies Christmas or Holiday Parenting Time in Nebraska? — Your options when holiday time was missed and what may happen afterward.
Beyond the winter holidays
How Do We Handle Summer Co-Parenting and Vacation Schedules in Nebraska? — Planning summer and vacation time with the other parent.
If holiday exchanges keep turning into conflict, our in-house co-parenting coaching is available to the firm’s family law clients at no additional fee. Coaching can help you plan communication and exchanges so the season is easier on everyone.
This guide is for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws, court rules, and local practices change, and this page may not reflect the most current developments. Reading this guide or the articles it links to does not create an attorney-client relationship with Zachary W. Anderson Law. For advice about your situation, talk with a Nebraska lawyer.