MARITAL SEPARATION AGREEMENT
Separation Agreement
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of this agreement, each may reside at such place or places as he or she may select.
The parties shall not molest each other or compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him
or her by any legal or other proceedings for restitution of conjugal rights or otherwise.
RECONCILIATION
Even if the parties reconcile and resume living as Husband and Wife, this
agreement shall nevertheless continue in full force and effect unless and until both
parties execute a notarized agreement expressly modifying or rescinding this
agreement. No failure to enforce any provision of this agreement for any period of time
shall constitute a waiver of such provision.
RIGHT OF DIVORCE RESERVED
Nothing contained in this agreement shall be construed as a waiver by either of
the parties of any ground for divorce which either of them may now or hereafter have
against the other, the same being hereby expressly reserved.
TEMPORARY NATURE OF AGREEMENT
This agreement is designed to be temporary in nature and is subject to
modification or replacement by court order. Neither party is bound to limit their requests
for relief by a court of competent jurisdiction to the terms set forth in this agreement.
III. CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION
The custody of the minor Child of the parties, namely, [NAME], shall be shared
jointly by Husband and Wife. The parties agree that although the Child may reside with
the Wife, both parties shall exercise joint care and control of the Child and both parents
may visit said minor Child at any and all reasonable times and places. The parties
hereto represent and agree that the welfare of the Child shall be the major factor
governing all aspects of custody and visitation rights and it is further understood that
nothing contained herein shall constitute an abandonment of the said Child by either of
the parties. The parties agree to consult one another with regard to any and all major
decisions affecting the health, education, and welfare in the best interests of said Child.
The Wife shall be referred to herein as the Custodial Parent. The Husband shall
be referred to as the Non-Custodial Parent. The Custodial Parent agrees to consult
with the Non-Custodial Parent on such matters as major medical treatments and
selection of schools for the Child to promote the best interests of the Child. The
Custodial Parent shall exercise final determination over these matters.
VISITATION
The Non-Custodial Parent shall have the right to visit the Child at all reasonable
times and places. The Non-Custodial Parent shall have the privilege during these