20
May
Every family spends countless hours and dollars in negotiations to reach a custody agreement. If they cannot agree, they will have to go through the time-consuming and costly process of litigation. However, by understanding the basic principles underlying a custody agreement, parents can avoid this fate and come to their own agreement or at least have an idea of what is required for an acceptable court order. A child custody arrangement is one that will dictate where each parent shall live with their children and how decisions affecting those children shall be made when both parties are alive. It should…