Decisions

Parents also have to decide how they will divide all of their property (the things they own together). For example:

	If they own a house, will they keep it, and if so, who will keep it?
	How will things like the furniture, cars, TV, computer, and pictures be divided?
	How will they divide their money and any debts they may have?

Each parent may have a lawyer.  The lawyer's job is to help his or her client understand the laws on separation and divorce, and to help that person do what he or she thinks is best for the children.

If parents can't agree on the things they need to decide on, they have a couple of options.  They can go to a mediator, and use mediation to reach an agreement.  Or they might have to go to court and have a judge make the decisions for them.