Heather Christensen LCSW, RPT-S


13 Things to Agree Upon for a Simple, Uncontested Divorce

1. With respect to the minor children of the marriage, if any: (a.) Will one or both spouses make major life decisions for the children; and (b.). With whom shall the children live, and when will they spend time with the other parent; and (c.) How much child support shall the parent with whom the children live receive from the other parent?

2. What will happen to the marital home itself and the contents within it?

3. What will happen to any other real estate (timeshare, summer home, investment properties) once the parties are divorced?

4. Who keeps what automobiles? Are there any motorcycles, boats or campers to be considered? Who pays any existing loan(s) on each, and how will the registration, title and insurance on any of the them be handled?

5. How will each spouse and the children of their marriage be covered for health/ dental/vision/orthodontic insurance after the divorce?

6. What type of life insurance policies exist prior to the divorce, and what will be done with these policies after the divorce? Read Moreā€¦