Defending Your Custody Agreement: Protecting Your Education Choices

Defending Your Custody Agreement: Protecting Your Education Choices

Is Civil Litigation The Right Divorce Option For You?

by Daryl Young

Marriage is bliss until the connection is no longer there or you have found irreconcilable differences. Divorce is not only difficult on the emotions but often hard on the pocketbook as well. In some cases, divorces create conflict and hatred between both parties. However, if you two agree on enough aspects of the separation, a civil divorce is possible.

Civil Divorce Definition

In a civil divorce, your soon-to-be ex-spouse and you agree on the divorce terms and resolve everything outside the court of law. You will still need an attorney to draw up the legal paperwork and ensure you adhere to the laws of your state. However, these types of divorces are often best for the children and family involved in the separation. Your attorneys will assist both parties in peacefully resolving the division of property and custody of the children. The key difference is the amount of time and money involved in the process.

How Civil Divorce Litigation Works

The first step in a collaborative separation is obtaining an attorney to draw up the agreement paperwork they will present to the court. Your lawyers will create an agreement between the two parties that declares decisions made, but also that you do not wish to go to court over the matter. You must agree that all information is accurate and by the law. Finally, the initial agreement informs the court of the professionals that have been involved in making the divorce agreement.

When the initial agreement has been signed, you begin the official divorce documentation. The following items will be included:

  • Division of all financial assets
  • Division of all property
  • Custody and visitation of children
  • Children's Care (medical insurance, decisions on education and medical needs, childcare, etc.)
  • Handling of debt accrued during the marriage

After everything has been drawn up, the lawyers take the paperwork to the judge to sign off on the divorce. The judge reserves the right to request more documentation or classes to ensure cooperative parenting keeps the children's best interests in mind. However, once the paperwork is signed, the divorce is final.

Civil divorces give both parties the best chance at resolving a marriage with the least financial cost, but they do not come without difficulties. Emotions often run strong as you decide on the fate of your personal belongings, finances, and children. If an attorney senses that parties cannot come to an agreement, a court appointment will be required to divide the assets. It is wise to consult with a litigation attorney to begin the process if you believe everything can be completed amicably or if a divorce lawyer is needed.

For more information, contact a company such as the Law Offices of Eric K. Krasle.


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Defending Your Custody Agreement: Protecting Your Education Choices

When my ex-husband decided to contest my choice to homeschool our children, I knew that I had to defend my right as the custodial parent. Our custody agreement gave me authority over educational decisions, but he still took me to court. I spent a lot of time working with an attorney to find out how best to handle it, and I did a lot of research on the laws as they applied. If you're trying to defend your educational choices amidst your divorce, this site may help. I've built it to share everything I learned and explain the process that I went through to secure my rights.

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