Division of Children's School Holidays The Hague
The division of children's school holidays The Hague describes how separated or living-apart parents in the The Hague region divide school holidays with their children. This promotes harmony and stability for the child. In cases of joint parental authority, parents must make joint arrangements about this, preferably in a parenting plan.
What is the division of school holidays in The Hague?
In the Netherlands, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) sets the school holidays, with regional variations (North, Central, South). The Hague falls under the Central region, with holidays such as autumn, Christmas, May and summer. In the division of children's school holidays The Hague, parents make arrangements about the allocation, such as alternating or equally divided. This is essential for co-parenting, with priority for the child: stability, continuity and bond with both parents.
In case of disputes, a mediator or the The Hague District Court (Prins Clauslaan 60) can mediate. The child's best interests are central.
Legal basis in The Hague
The division of children's school holidays The Hague falls under family law in Book 1 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW):
- Article 1:251 BW: Joint authority requires consultation on holidays.
- Article 1:257 BW: Regulates place of residence and care division, including holidays.
- Article 1:261 BW: The court can intervene in disputes, often via The Hague District Court.
Typical divisions of school holidays in the The Hague region
Parents in The Hague choose fixed patterns. Table with examples for the Central region:
| Holiday | Duration (approx.) | Option 1 | Option 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn holiday | 1 week | Half-half (Mon-Wed A, rest B) | Alternating annually |
| Christmas holiday | 2 weeks | Week 1 A, week 2 B | Together on Christmas Day |
| May holiday | 1 week | With alternating parent | Equally divided |
| Summer holiday | 6 weeks | 2 weeks A, 2 B, 2 free | Odd year A, even year B |
Adjusted to care division (50/50 or otherwise).
Practical examples The Hague
Example 1: Father weekdays, mother weekends (art. 1:257 BW). Summer: father weeks 1-3, mother 4-6.
Example 2: 50/50 co-parenting: Christmas alternating per year, New Year's Eve with one parent.
Example 3: Mother books trip without consultation; father to The Hague District Court (art. 1:261 BW), trip blocked.
Rights and obligations of parents The Hague
- Duty to provide information: Sharing of holiday schedules.
- Duty to consult: 4-6 weeks in advance (case law).
- Leave right: No unilateral taking along (art. 1:251 BW).
- Child's best interests: Court decides in conflict.
- Adjustment: Via mediator or Juridisch Loket The Hague (Lutherse Burgwal 10).
Frequently asked questions The Hague
Can I book unilaterally?
No, consultation is mandatory (art. 1:251 BW). Otherwise risk of court prohibition.
Other parent refuses?
Mediator or The Hague District Court (art. 1:261 BW). Document everything.
Applies to living-apart separated?
Yes, in case of joint authority. Otherwise more freedom for the custodial parent.