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Building a parenting agreement that works : child custody agreements step by step / Mimi Lee, PhD.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: [Berkeley, California] : Nolo, 2022Copyright date: ©2022Edition: 10th editionDescription: 338 pages : forms ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781413330113
  • 1413330118
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Introduction -- Taking stock of your situation -- An introduction to parenting agreements -- Getting organized -- How to negotiate a parenting agreement -- Building your agreement -- Basic elements -- More parenting issues -- Serious situations -- Special challenges -- Child support, alimony, and jointly held property -- Making mediation and arbitration work for you -- Making changes -- Understanding your children's needs -- Multiracial, multicultural, and international families -- Nontraditional families -- State and federal laws affecting child custody -- Help beyond the book.
Summary: "A fair and realistic custody agreement protects children's interests when parents split up. But reaching a parenting agreement is often easier said than done, especially when emotions run high. That's where Building a Parenting Agreement That Works can help. This practical, step-by-step guide will show parents exactly how to create a parenting plan that works for everyone. Author Mimi Lyster Zemmelman, a professional mediator, identifies dozens of issues separated parents typically face and systematically presents options to resolve them. Take advantage of practical solutions and sample language to create a workable agreement or renegotiate an existing agreement as your kids grow. The book walks you through all of the parenting issues and challenges you must consider, including: living arrangements and visitation; money issues; health care; education; religion; new partners and surnames; holidays, travel, and grandparent visits; different approaches to discipline and public health measures; alcohol and drug use; and working with professionals. Avoid child custody battles--build a win-win custody agreement that puts your children's needs first and saves you time, money, and grief." -- Provided by publisher.
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Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 346.7301 L479 Checked out 06/19/2024 33111010906002
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A fair and realistic custody agreement protects children's interests when parents split up. But reaching a parenting agreement is often easier said than done, especially when emotions run high. That's where Building a Parenting Agreement That Works can help. This practical, step-by-step guide will show parents exactly how to create a parenting plan that works for everyone.

Author Mimi Lyster Zemmelman, a professional mediator, identifies dozens of issues separated parents typically face and systematically presents options to resolve them. Take advantage of practical solutions and sample language to create a workable agreement or renegotiate an existing agreement as your kids grow.

The book walks you through all of the parenting issues and challenges you must consider, including:

living arrangements and visitation money issues health care education religion new partners and surnames holidays, travel, and grandparent visits different approaches to discipline and public health measures alcohol and drug use, and working with professionals.

Avoid child custody battles--build a win-win custody agreement that puts your children's needs first and saves you time, money, and grief.

Includes index.

Previous editions were by Mimi Lyster Zemmelman.

Introduction -- Taking stock of your situation -- An introduction to parenting agreements -- Getting organized -- How to negotiate a parenting agreement -- Building your agreement -- Basic elements -- More parenting issues -- Serious situations -- Special challenges -- Child support, alimony, and jointly held property -- Making mediation and arbitration work for you -- Making changes -- Understanding your children's needs -- Multiracial, multicultural, and international families -- Nontraditional families -- State and federal laws affecting child custody -- Help beyond the book.

"A fair and realistic custody agreement protects children's interests when parents split up. But reaching a parenting agreement is often easier said than done, especially when emotions run high. That's where Building a Parenting Agreement That Works can help. This practical, step-by-step guide will show parents exactly how to create a parenting plan that works for everyone. Author Mimi Lyster Zemmelman, a professional mediator, identifies dozens of issues separated parents typically face and systematically presents options to resolve them. Take advantage of practical solutions and sample language to create a workable agreement or renegotiate an existing agreement as your kids grow. The book walks you through all of the parenting issues and challenges you must consider, including: living arrangements and visitation; money issues; health care; education; religion; new partners and surnames; holidays, travel, and grandparent visits; different approaches to discipline and public health measures; alcohol and drug use; and working with professionals. Avoid child custody battles--build a win-win custody agreement that puts your children's needs first and saves you time, money, and grief." -- Provided by publisher.

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