Chapter 1 The Marital Agreement: Tactics, Strategy, and Ethics

Index

• 1.1 The Marital Agreement Generally
• 1.2 Ethical Considerations
• 1.3 Evaluating the Client's Position
• 1.4 Additional Considerations
• 1.5 The Essence of Negotiation
• 1.6 Strategies and Tactics
• Appendix 1-1 Marital Agreement Checklist
• Appendix 1-2 Client Interview
• Appendix 1-3 Client Fact Sheet
• Appendix 1-4 Checklist of Supporting Documents to Be Furnished if Applicable
• Appendix 1-5 Schedule of Assets and Liabilities
• Appendix 1-6 Master Information List
• Appendix 1-7 Income/expense Exhibit
• Appendix 1-8 Child-rearing Expenses Checklist
• Appendix 1-9 Custody Guidelines
• Appendix 1-10 Information and Fee Agreement for Domestic Relations Matters
• Appendix 1-11 Checklist on Business Valuations
• Appendix 1-12 Interest in a Closely Held Corporation
• Appendix 1-13 Ownership in a Cash Business
• Appendix 1-14 Contract for Mediation
• Appendix 1-15 Memorandum of Understanding— Sample Paragraphs
• Appendix 1-16 Motion to Appoint Judge Pro Tempore
• Appendix 1-17 Stipulation to Appoint Judge Pro Tempore
• Appendix 1-18 Order Approving Appointment of Judge Pro Tempore
• Appendix 1-19 Summary Checklist of Practical Considerations Bearing on the Negotiation/litigation Process
• Appendix 1-20 Addendum for Protected Identifying Information—confidential