For a divorce, it has been as amicable as possible. But the inevitable disputes over property and finances have left everyone drained. With the primary custody questions—such as conservatorship—finally settled, the only thing left to discuss is the holiday visitation schedule. Texas has an established standard possession order, spelling out how school breaks and holidays should be divided.
But before encouraging the acceptance of a standard possession order, carve out time for a heart-to-heart with your clients to talk about the religious and secular holiday activities and traditions that are the most meaningful to them and their children.
Under a standard possession order, visitation rights are determined for spring break, summer break, Thanksgiving, and winter break. During the latter, the holiday is divided into two halves—the first beginning on the day school is dismissed and ending at noon on Dec. 28 and the second half concluding the evening before school resumes in January. Visitation order flips each year between the custodial and noncustodial parent.