Deep Dive

Negotiating the Terms of Divorce

Working through all the key decisions that must be made in your divorce, including how to divide property, handle child custody if you have children, and determine any needed support payments.

Parenting Plan (if there are minor children)

1. Evaluate child custody and co-parenting options

2. Negotiate a Parenting Plan

3. Complete and file Parenting Plan form(s) with the court

Dividing Illiquid Assets*

1. Explore options to split, buy out, or sell each asset

2. Negotiate acceptable division of these assets

3. Incorporate agreed plans into court forms

*If there is owned property that isn’t easily divided; for instance, a home or other real estate, or valuable non- monetary items like vehicles or collectibles

Support Payments (if applicable)

1. Estimate income and expenses for each spouse

2. Negotiate Spousal (and Child if applicable) Support Payments

3. Incorporate agreed plans into court forms