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Halloween kicks off the holiday season, and divorced parents who share children can use it as a trial run to work out any custody kinks for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Every family’s custody arrangement may be different, but there are steps all divorced parents can take to ensure their children have a great time trick or treating. Below, the compassionate family law attorneys from Coyne, Cundiff & Hillemann, P.C. in Lake St Louis, MO, shares a few tips for planning a fun Halloween for everyone:

3 Tips for Splitting the Holidays

1. Swallow Your Pride

If you don’t want to miss trick or treating with your kids, but it is your ex’s night to have the children, swallow your pride and ask if you can join them. Even if your divorce was contentious, you and your ex will have to get used to each other’s company, and doing so in small increments, like for a few hours on Halloween, is a good place to start.

2. Split the Festivities

family lawIf there is a Halloween parade at school, consider splitting the festivities with your ex. For example, you could let him or her take the children to the party at school so you can take them trick or treating on the actual holiday. This will ensure your kids get to spend quality time with both of you, but no fights will break out if the wounds from your divorce or custody battle are still raw.

3. Make Your Own Traditions

If your children are supposed to spend Halloween with your ex, and he or she is refusing to let you join in on the festivities, you may just have to adapt. Under family law, child custody arrangements are fairly rigid to ensure one parent does not take advantage of the other. If there is no wiggle room in your agreement, make your own Halloween traditions. Bring your kids to a pumpkin patch the weekend before the holiday, or spend an afternoon making their costumes together by hand.    

If you are facing a trying custody battle, contact a family law attorney at Coyne, Cundiff & Hillemann, P.C. They give every client personalized care and attention and will meet with you one-on-one to discuss your goals. To learn more about their experience assisting clients with child custody orders, visit their website. You can schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case with a divorce attorney by calling (636) 561-5599.

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