• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Thursday July 30 2026
• Author Name: Naomi Corp

Tips for separated parents for smooth summer holidays – FSM Solicitors

Summer should be simple, not stressful – and a little preparation can help separated parents and children, says Naomi Corp of FSM Solicitors.

For separated parents, the summer holidays can bring extra challenges around childcare, contact arrangements and travel plans. A little preparation can help make things smoother for everyone, especially your children.

Hints and tips for the summer holidays:

• Plan contact arrangements early: Agree dates, pick ups, drop offs and holiday plans as early as possible.
• Keep communication clear and child focused: Put your children’s needs first and try to avoid last minute changes.
• Be realistic about holiday plans: Consider travel times, routines and what works best for your child.
• Plan any holiday travel in advance and share your plans: If you’re arranging a trip with your child, share your plans early and discuss them with the other parent well in advance to help everything run more smoothly.
• Set expectations in advance: Agreeing boundaries around activities, costs and communication can help avoid disagreements later.
• Be flexible where you can: Children benefit when parents can work together and adapt when plans need to change.

A little preparation now can help create a calmer, more enjoyable summer for the whole family.

Every family’s circumstances are different, but open communication, forward planning, and keeping your children’s needs at the centre of decisions can help everyone make the most of the summer holidays.

Naomi Corp is family team leader at the Trowbridge office of FSM Solicitors