ISSUES

WHAT I WANT

WHAT MY SPOUSE WANTS

1

Custodial arrangements for the children

2

Visitation/Parenting Time

3

Child support

4

Medical, dental, hospital, pharmaceutical, and psychological expenses for children

5

COBRA or medical insurance for former spouse up to three years from the entry of the divorce judgment where applicable

6

Income tax exemptions regarding the children–who will claim them

7

Alimony/spousal support

8

Property division

9

Division of real estate, transfers, deeds

10

Making sure that all investments are covered including limited partnerships, stocks, bonds and savings

11

The handling of debts

12

Pensions, IRA accounts, 401K transfers, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

13

Personal Property including furniture, furnishings art, and collectibles

14

Motor vehicles, including trailers, and boats

15

Income taxes whether there can be any joint filings and liabilities for payment of taxes

16

Bankruptcy issues, protection in case one spouse does bankrupt

17

Proper security and protection regarding property division

18

Clauses to hold the other spouse harmless and indemnification in case someone fails to live up to his or her obligations.

19

How to handle the discovery of hidden assets

20

Spouse abuse and restraining orders

21

Restoration of maiden name

22

Life insurance policies as protection for child support payments, alimony/spousal support payments, and/or property payments in the event of death.

23

Attorney fees and/or mediator, accountant, and other expert fees and payment of same

24

College education for children and/or spouse

25

Provisions for review in certain circumstances such as with regard to child support and/or spousal support

26

Clauses such as payment for summer camps and/or religious training and/or upbringing or other special situations involving children

27

Visitation

28

I.D. Card