When you’ve gone through a divorce with children, one of the most common questions you’re likely to have is how you handle vacations and periods when your children are out of school. Most kids look forward to vacations and extended holiday breaks, such as winter break; However, after a divorce, vacations — especially long stretches — can be a challenge for the parents. Whether your relationship with your ex is amicable or relatively unfriendly, the good news is that there are things you can do to make sure vacations go smoothly. If you have questions about your holiday schedule and how it affects your case, it’s important to speak to an experienced North Carolina divorce and family law lawyer. How Do Courts Determine Custody? Under North Carolina law, the court has the final say in a custody agreement. Practically speaking, however, the majority of divorcing couples with children work out a custody arrangement that suits both parties and is acceptable to the court. While both … [Read more...]