Malaysian Family Law / Divorce Law |
Chinese New Year One Moment, School the Next—How Should Child Visitation Be Arranged❓ Part 1

Festival Visitation Arrangements Can Be Structured This Way

In cases involving custody or visitation rights,
festive periods—especially Chinese New Year—
are often when disputes between parents most easily arise.

Reunion Eve, the first day, second day, and even the third day of the New Year—
there is, in fact, considerable flexibility in arranging these days:

📌 They can be divided day-by-day, taking turns;
📌 It can also be arranged as “this year you, next year me”;
📌 Or certain fixed days can consistently be allocated to one party.

Even if custody or divorce proceedings have already commenced,
both parties may still negotiate.
Once agreed, the arrangement only needs to be recorded by the court as a consent order.

📌 Festive visitation is not about winning or losing;
📌 It is about allowing the child, during festive occasions,
📌 to spend time with both parents in a secure and comfortable manner.