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2 Tips for Vacationing With Your Children After Your Divorce
Family vacations may have been something you looked forward to each year when you were married. Now that you’re divorced, the dynamics of family vacations will change a bit since they will focus on you and your children connecting and building memories.
Planning for vacations with your children after your divorce may seem a bit stressful, but there are ways that you can make the process a little easier. One of the most important is to check the parenting plan and time schedule to determine if there are any conditions or requirements for vacationing. For example, you may have to let your ex know your plans.
Leave ample travel time
You may be tempted to try to squeeze every hour out of your vacation, but be sure you aren’t leaving yourself a short time for travel. You never know when traffic jams or other challenges will creep up. This is especially true on the way home if you have to get your children to your ex. Try to leave a buffer so delayed flights or longer travel times won’t be devastating.
Find shareable moments
Your children may want to share the vacation memories with their other parent. Find opportunities for them to do this. Consider taking pictures of your children for them to share or purchase a souvenir for your children to give to your ex. Keep an open mind if they ask you for specific ways to share with their other parent.
The parenting plan is a critical document for any parenting arrangement that doesn’t involve parents who are romantically involved. Getting these terms together can be challenging, but it may be easier if you work with someone familiar with these matters.
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Aislynn Thomas-McDonald serves as Partner and Business Unit Leader at Kelley Kronenberg, where she focuses on family law and probate matters. Her comprehensive practice encompasses divorce, paternity, timesharing, child support matters, adoption, collaborative divorce, wills and trusts, guardianship, and elder law. Prior to joining Kelley Kronenberg, Aislynn established herself as a respected family law practitioner, earning an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®.
Aislynn strives to provide concierge support to her clients through understanding their objectives and goals, advising them honestly about the best course of action. She works to resolve issues without proceeding to litigation and then will advocate zealously when a case does move in that direction. Her commitment extends beyond legal practice through extensive community involvement and advocacy for domestic violence awareness, children's legal advocacy, and women's rights.
- Divorce and legal separation
- Child custody and timesharing
- Child support and alimony
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- Adoption
- Collaborative divorce
- Domestic violence protection
- Paternity matters
By joining Kelley Kronenberg, Attorneys at Law, in 2025, Aislynn is able to continue offering concierge legal service with the resources of a full-service large law firm. This combination provides clients with personalized attention backed by comprehensive legal resources and support.
Aislynn is dedicated to providing top-quality legal services to residents throughout South Florida and the Florida Keys. Her practice is based in Miami and serves clients throughout the region with both local expertise and broader legal resources.
To schedule a consultation with Aislynn Thomas-McDonald at Kelley Kronenberg, contact their Miami office. During your initial consultation, she will evaluate your specific situation, explain your legal options, and develop a strategy tailored to your unique circumstances and goals.
Throughout every case, Aislynn demonstrates sensitivity to both the emotional and legal challenges her clients are facing and works to reach terms that are agreeable to all parties. Your first meeting will focus on understanding your situation, discussing your objectives, and outlining potential paths forward with honest, practical advice.
Yes, Aislynn Thomas-McDonald is experienced in collaborative divorce, which offers couples a way to resolve their differences outside of traditional litigation. This approach focuses on cooperation, open communication, and finding mutually beneficial solutions while minimizing emotional and financial costs.
As a full-service law firm, Kelley Kronenberg provides access to specialists across multiple practice areas when family law cases involve complex financial matters, business valuations, tax implications, or other specialized legal issues that may arise during divorce or estate planning proceedings.
