Christmas Visitation Custody Clarification

Summary

Custody orders in Georgia often outline holiday visitation in a parenting plan. For an 18-day break, the midpoint is the 9th day. If this falls on Christmas Eve, the schedule shifts to the 26th. Disagreements on interpretation should be resolved by mutual agreement or court order. Consult a local attorney for tailored advice.

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Custody order is confusing on Christmas visitation.
Hello ****, I understand that the custody order's holiday terms are unclear. Could you please specify the problematic part of the order? Also, may I know which jurisdiction this order is from?
Georgia
Hello ****, in Georgia, the details of holiday visitations are usually outlined in a parenting plan. If you're facing confusion, it might be wise to consult with a local attorney. To better advise you, could you provide more details about the specific issue you're having with the Christmas visitation order?
It says to split the break evenly. My daughter’s break is 18 days. It says if the midpoint is on Christmas Eve then we designate the 26th as the midpoint. But then it says we swap on the 26th and swap again on the 30th. That’s not half.
Hello ****, it seems there might be a misunderstanding in the interpretation of the order. Here are some points to consider:
- Midpoint of an 18 day break is the 9th day.
- If the 9th day is Christmas Eve, the schedule shifts to the 26th.
- Subsequent swaps should maintain an equal division of time.
Please consult a local attorney for tailored advice.
She wants to swap on the 26th every year even though it’s not the midpoint. The midpoint is the 30th
Hello ****, it seems there is a disagreement on the interpretation of the order. Here are two key points:
- The midpoint should ensure an equally divided time for both parents.
- Any changes should be agreed upon by both parties or ordered by the court.
It's advisable to consult a local attorney for precise advice.