Getting a divorce any time of the year is difficult, but ending your marriage during the holidays can be exponentially more challenging. Here are some simple but effective ways to manage the complexities of a divorce and what you should do next to protect your family. 

Maintain Flexibility 

If you’re able to stay flexible, this can make a holiday divorce go much smoother. It’s important that your child get equal time with both parents during the holidays, however, you may need to travel to do so. Compromises like this may be necessary to ensure your child can spend as much time as possible with each side of their family.

Don’t Be Negative 

When you’re dealing with a divorce, staying positive can be difficult. If your divorce is contentious, having a good attitude is even harder. However, this doesn’t mean it’s not important to try. Avoid talking about your divorce to other people, especially in a negative light.

Show That You’re Making an Effort  

It can be hard to get in the holiday spirit when you’re right in the middle of a divorce, but it’s helpful to try. When you spend time and put in effort to show your loved ones you care, it can make their holidays a lot more special, especially if you have children. 

Limit Interactions With Your Ex  

Reducing contact with your ex may be needed if being cordial isn’t something you or your ex can do. This may benefit both parties both during the holidays and ongoing. Consider paring down your contact with each other to just the basics and see if it helps reduce the overall stress of your divorce. 

Don’t Engage In Arguments Around the Kids 

Children can be significantly impacted by fighting and arguing, even if they’re not involved and simply overhear it. Not only does this harm their wellbeing, it also makes the holidays less fun for your kids overall. Avoid engaging in any fights with your ex when your kids are around or if they can see or hear you. 

Get In Touch With an Experienced Divorce Lawyer Today

Your best protection during the process of getting a divorce is an attorney who understands the complexities of dissolving a marriage effectively and in their clients’ interests, whether contested or uncontested. 

Call seasoned New Jersy divorce lawyer Erlina Perez today to discuss how to navigate the challenges you’re facing during your divorce at (201) 880-7070.