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Publication date: 07.03.2024
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Drafting a child maintenance agreement while determining the children's residence is an important procedure for parents in cases of divorce, dissolution of marriage, or other situations where it is necessary to regulate rights and responsibilities related to the upbringing and care of the child. Typically, when the question arises of determining the child's place of residence in cases of parents living separately, in most cases, the child remains living with the mother, but it is also possible for the determining the place of residence of a child with the father.
Signing a child maintenance agreement involves determining the financial and legal aspects associated with meeting the child's needs. The agreement may include provisions regarding financial contributions to the child's maintenance, regular payments, the allocation of expenses for education, medical services, and other needs of the child.
The agreement may also specify the child's residence in case the parents are divorced or living separately. This may include specifying the primary place of residence and establishing visitation rights for non-custodial parents.
Drafting a child maintenance agreement and determining the child's residence can be a complex process, especially in complicated family situations. Therefore, it is recommended to seek legal assistance from qualified professionals specializing in family law. An attorney will provide professional support and advice on all legal aspects related to the care and upbringing of the child.
Here are the main points that should be included in the agreement on maintenance and upbringing of a child:
This agreement is made between the parents of the child;
The parents undertake to jointly provide for the maintenance and upbringing of the child, including financial, psychological, and moral support;
They agree on joint efforts in raising and caring for the child, including making decisions regarding their education, medical care, recreation, and other aspects of daily life;
They always undertake to evenly divide the expenses for the maintenance and upbringing of the child, including, but not limited to, expenses for food, clothing, education, medical care, and entertainment;
By mutual agreement, they determine that the child will reside either with the mother or with the father, with the possibility of visitation by both parents according to a schedule;
Any differences or conflicts that may arise regarding the upbringing and maintenance of the child, they undertake to resolve through peaceful negotiation and compromise;
This agreement typically remains in effect until the child reaches adulthood, etc.
Often, one of the parties violates the agreement, so in case of a breach of any of the provisions of this agreement and in case of failure to reach an agreement, the matter may be referred to the competent judicial authority.
Drafting a child maintenance agreement and determining the child's residence is an important part of the process of regulating family relations. This allows parents to provide stability and certainty in important aspects of the child's life and avoid potential conflicts and misunderstandings in the future.
Seeking assistance from legal professionals can facilitate the effective resolution of issues related to the maintenance and upbringing of the child and help protect the interests of all parties involved in the process.
