When people hear the word “divorce,” their minds rocket toward catastrophe. Sadly, those predictions of doom are often true. But divorce itself doesn’t create a crisis any more than a stick of dynamite explodes a building. Instead, a chain of deliberate actions transforms what could be simple, quick, and inexpensive into a costly, messy, and time-consuming debacle. Family and Divorce Mediator Matthew M. House, J.D. corrects some common myths about divorce so that the public is not terrified by the prospect of their lives collapsing just because a marriage ends.
MYTH #9: Unless I have sole custody, I’ll have to check with my ex for everything.
TRUTH: You will consult with each other on major decisions, but the day-to-day parenting decisions remain with the parent who has the children during that parenting time. If you are concerned that your ex will make bad decisions on different topics, you can make a written agreement beforehand that will address those issues. That agreement will then become a binding contract and you can be assured that you will be protected if it is violated.
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