The law does not contain any specific provision for Christmas arrangements. The court would recommend that separated parents try to reach an agreement between themselves about who a child should spend Christmas with. The court system should only be used as...
Residence order
A court order which states who a child should live with. A residence order can be in the sole name of one party (sole residence) or in joint names (shared residence).
Resident parent
The parent with whom a child lives.
Respondent
The person on whom a divorce petition or court application is served.