Q: What should I call this document?
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 OK or should I just call it Custody, Child Support, Child Health Care and Visitation Agreement?
I have all of the appropriate legal speak in the document because I used an actual Maryland marital separation agreement. I just need a title for it.
A: If the document only relates to your child, then you should call it a Custody Agreement. It is not a Marital Settlement Agreement since it does not resolve property issues related to your marriage. Beware your Wife (or her attorney) may change the title (and other language in the agreement).
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