After a couple splits up, one of the hardest questions to answer is who will get custody of the children. While custody be shared or will one parent have sole custody? If custody is shared, then where will the children live? These are all tough questions that must be tied up before the divorce is final. These days more and more parents are choosing what’s known as a “nesting agreement,” which is seen as a great compromise for parents who can agree to work toward the best interest of their child. Read on to learn what this term means and then contact Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell at 909-482-1422 for help with your family law issues.
What exactly is a nesting agreement?
The purpose of a nesting agreement is to void disrupting the lives of the kids any more than possible. the basic of it is that the children live in one location. Instead of the kids having to shuffle back and forth between the homes of their mom and dad, they live in the same house and their parents stay with the children on certain nights.
Consider this example. If two parents agree to joint custody with a nesting agreement, then the shared family would not be sold during the divorce. It would be maintained as the home of the children. Both parents would then have their own separate residence. When one parent has custody, they’d live in the family home. When custody switched to the other parent, the first parent would go to their private residence and the second parent would come into the home. This allows the children to have a stable home.
Is a nesting agreement best for you?
There are some real advantages to a nesting agreement but it’s not right for every situation. It only works if both parents are willing to put their egos to the side and truly work toward the best interesting of the children. It also requires additional financial resources. In a typical shared custody situation, there would be only two residences – one for each of the parents. In this situation, there are three total – one for the children and one each for the parents. It is best for couples who’ve grown apart but still don’t mind seeing evidence of one another every day.
Are you considering your custody options?
If you’re not sure what custody options are best for you, then it’s time to contact an attorney. At Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, we can go over custody options, including the standard options most people have heard of as well as more creative solutions such as nesting agreements. We can help you better understand child support, child relocation, and more.
No matter how it feels today, you are not in the this alone. You have the experienced attorneys at Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell on your side. Call our offices today at 909-482-1422 and ask for a consultation. We look forward to helping you through this situation.
