Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
Hello,
I am getting a divorce in Maryland. So far I am pro se. My wife, however, has hired an attorney. My wife and I disagree on the date of separation, however, we agree on a lot of other things. I have created a document that ONLY covers child custody, child support, visitation and child health care. I did this to try to remove my daughter from the court proceedings entirely since my wife's only issue is the separation date. She has agreed on custody, child support, health care and visitation. I just need to know what to call the document I am drafting for her to sign about the custody, child support and visitation issue. I have called it MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
CUSTODY, CHILD SUPPORT, CHILD HEALTH CARE AND VISITATION.
Is this appropriate or should I just call it Custody, Child Support, Child Health Care and Visitation Agreement?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Since your wife has a lawyer, let him draft the agreement. The chances of you drafting an agreement that complies with Maryland law are slim and none. Her lawyer is going to change it anyway.