Negotiating child custody agreements can be difficult, especially when geography is an issue. Even in the best situations couples disagree on visitation rights and parenting plans, imagine how difficult this can be if one spouse decides to relocate. Nevertheless an agreement must be made, and that is where the aid of an experienced family law attorney and a strong understanding of the family courts are essential.
Minnesota readers may be familiar with the long-standing child custody dispute between basketball player Steve Nash and his former wife Alejandra Amarilla. The couple had been at odds over where the children would live. According to reports, Amarilla wanted to move the children from Arizona to Lost Angeles. Nash was highly opposed to the idea and suggested that the move was intended to get more in child support.
Fortunately, the nasty divorce battle and hotly debated child custody dispute has come to an end. It was recently reported that an Arizona area family law judge has accepted a settlement agreement reached by Nash and Amarilla. The agreement was reached on September 25 and was immediately ordered sealed by the court. The terms have not been made public. The couple initially separated in November of 2010.
While it is impossible to ensure an amicable divorce, it is possible for parents to protect their interest. In every parental divorce, parents must make parenting time arrangements. This includes negotiating legal custody and physical custody of the child, as well as arranging visitation rights. If a child custody dispute should arise, it is vital that parents have the assistance of experienced counsel to protect their interests.
Source: The Huffington Post, "Steve Nash Settles Child Custody Dispute With Ex-Wife Alejandra Amarilla," Oct. 3, 2013
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