Child Custody: Surviving the Summer

Every time the month of June comes, it is the end of the school year for kids in California.  For parents that are dealing with child custody matters, dealing with the summer months can be quite tricky because kids' routines.  If you are a sole or joint custodian, here are some summer survival tips that will help you with:

1.  Plan an exciting trip.  During the summer, your kids are not in school so you have more flexibility.  This is the perfect time to plan a local or long distance trip.  Not only will you get to spend some quality time with your children, but you may also have the chance to get away from your day-to-day stresses.

2.  Stay in touch.  If your child custody situation changes and you will be spending more time away from your child, try to stay in touch with regular phone calls.  You can even purchase a separate cell phone for your child so you can call him or her routinely.

3.  Take your mind off your worries.  If your child has to go on visits or will be staying with his or her mother for a prolonged period of time, try to engage in activities that alleviate your stress and that take your mind off of your daily worries. 

If you need assistance with a divorce or child custody matter in L.A., speak with a Los Angeles divorce lawyer by contacting Claery & Green today!