Avoid custody battles -- save time, money and grief



Working out a fair and realistic child custody agreement is one of the most difficult tasks for parents going through a divorce or separation. Bui...

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Avoid custody battles -- save time, money and grief



Working out a fair and realistic child custody agreement is one of the most difficult tasks for parents going through a divorce or separation. Building a Parenting Agreement That Works is the only book to show separating or divorcing parents how to overcome obstacles and create win-win custody agreements.



A professional mediator, author Mimi Lyster sets out 40 issues separating parents typically face, and presents all the options to resolving them. The book walks you through all the factors you must consider, including:



  • medical care

  • education

  • religious training

  • living arrangements

  • holidays

  • money issues

  • dealing with changes in an existing agreement

  • how to handle new partners

  • working with professionals



    The updated edition includes checklists and worksheets to help you complete the custody agreement, and provides the current custody laws of your state. It also contains new information on "moveaway" laws. All forms are now downloadable at nolo.com

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