Can two parents who agree on custody arrangements have the custody agreement drawn up and legally finalized by a laywer WITHOUT having to go to court?
If so, how long would it take?
The parents are not currently married (to each other or anyone else) so there is no divorce proceedings to complete. They are just looking to get a custody agreement done and legalized without the court costs and ridiculous expense of court.
Can this be done? If so, HOW??
2007-03-19 03:28:05 · 2 answers · asked by ShellyLynn 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Well option 1 is to not have a formal agreement. No agreement is required and two parents can choose to just accept terms. Option 2 would be to have a formal agreement which may be a good idea because, while they are single and getting along now, this can change. The two will need to write down all they agree to: visitation, payments, holidays, living arrangements, etc. Each side may wish to discuss the law and options with their own attorney but it is not necessary. A lawyer or court can formalize the document. The less negotiating required by the lawyer, the less time will be involved. If all terms are agreed to it will be a fairly simple process.
While not a legal website this link: http://www.ehow.com/how_8041_negotiate-child-custody.html
contains a pretty good list of things the two should consider and discuss.
2007-03-20 04:16:58 · answer #1 · answered by Allison S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i might assume somebody might could ensue in courtroom, you are the perfect option in asking a criminal expert for advice, maximum supply 30 minutes loose, i might additionally assume childsupport and so on might prefer to be written , alongside with who will carry the youngster on wellbeing care, and likewise Taxes, the laywer could comprehend all this,, I quite have been divorced tiwce yet have not been in touch in a no longer married new child custody
2016-10-02 09:22:15 · answer #2 · answered by thao 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋