Pros And Cons Of Nesting Agreements
A nesting agreement is a child custody system where the children stay in one place and the parents take turns to stay with the kids at regular intervals. Here are some of the pros and cons you should know before trying a nesting agreement.
Advantages
The Children Will Be Stable
This is the advantage every proponent of the nesting agreement will probably mention first, and it is true. The effect of divorce on children is largely associated with the disruption they experience when they get uprooted from their familiar environment. This will not be an issue with a nesting agreement in place because the children (and at least one parent at a time) will be in the house at all times.
The Children Will Enjoy Equal Time with You
Another advantage of the nesting agreement is that you get to enjoy equal time with the kids. This is not always easy if you live in separate residences; even if you have a visitation schedule that guarantees you equal times, a parent can always fail to honor the agreement. However, this will not be the case if you have a nesting agreement because the children will be there at all times.
It Gives You Time to Sort tOut he Housing Issue
Deciding what to do with the marital home, and then executing the decision, is not always easy. Housing issues get even more complicated if you need to sell the house and divide the proceeds (and get your own places) in a difficult market. The nesting agreement can give you ample time to do all these.
Disadvantages
Moving In And Out All the Time Is Hectic
One of the worst things about a nesting agreement is that you have to move in and out all the time. This may not only be expensive, but it may also be impractical, say if you don't own duplicate personal items or work items and you have to shuffle with them back and forth between the marital home and your apartment.
It Encourages Financial Entanglement
For most people, it's best to get a clean break, especially when it comes to matters financial. However, this will not be easy if you still have to share the same house, manage its upkeep together, and take care of the utilities together. In fact, it may even strain your relationship.
It May Interfere With Your Romantic Lives
Lastly, the nesting agreement may also interfere with your romantic life. For example, you or your partner may not be happy to find trails of the other's romantic partner in the marital home. Not only that but bringing others to the home may also be confusing to the kids. It may mean avoiding serious romantic interests or putting serious checks on your romantic life for the time being.
To learn more, contact your family lawyer.
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