{"id":351671,"date":"2016-04-04T11:02:29","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T16:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/family\/child-custody\/working-together-to-resolve-custody.html"},"modified":"2024-10-15T13:25:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T18:25:00","slug":"working-together-to-resolve-custody","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/family\/child-custody\/working-together-to-resolve-custody.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Settle a Child Custody Agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How To Settle a Child Custody Agreement<\/h1>\n
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\n By Jade Yeban, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Most child custody agreements can be reached before a case goes to court. Parents can negotiate an agreement if both are willing to work together to resolve child custody and visitation issues. This option offers a few benefits.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

Setting aside conflicts can be difficult in some cases. Yet, many parents do so to prioritize what they believe will be best for their children. This article provides an overview of how to settle on a child custody agreement.<\/p>\r\n

Can I Settle Child Custody Out of Court?<\/h2>\r\n

Custody agreements can be settled out of court to an extent. However, they might not be enforceable without court approval. Some court involvement is necessary to get a child custody order. If the other party fails to follow your agreement, this court order gives you leverage to hold them accountable.<\/p>\r\n

You could use several options to make an initial custody arrangement before presenting it in court<\/a>, including:<\/p>\r\n