The arrival of the “Ber months”—September, October, November, and December—often brings thoughts of holidays, family gatherings, and celebrations. But for many, these months can also bring challenges, especially in the realm of family law.

The first week of school is officially behind us. For many families, it’s been a whirlwind of new teachers, earlier mornings, packed lunches, and adjusting to new routines.

The back-to-school aisles are filling up, and somewhere between sunscreen and sharpened pencils, it hits us—summer doesn’t last forever.