How to Draft a Position Paper for Divorce
Divorce cases are legally complex and personally challenging. In most cases parties involved in a divorce are best served attempting to reach a settlement, according to Emily Doskow, writing in "Essential Guide to Divorce." As part of the process of negotiating a settlement agreement with your spouse, you need to delineate your position as to the issues involved in your case. You must understand the basics of drafting a position paper for divorce.
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Instructions
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Outline the specific matters that are at issue in your divorce case. These points likely include division of assets and debts, child custody and parenting time, child support and related topics.
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Set forth your specific position in regard to the outstanding issues in your divorce case. For example, if you desire to be awarded residential custody of your children, list that as an objective in your position paper for divorce.
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Prioritize the outstanding issues in your divorce case in order of importance. Not all matters at issue in your case are of equal importance. By making a priority list you are able to identify those points that you are more willing to negotiate.
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List any issues on which you think your spouse will take a firm position in opposition to your own. By identifying these elements you are better able to mount an appropriate argument in support of your own position--both in negotiations and in a court hearing, if necessary.
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Tips & Warnings
Draft a position paper for divorce at the start of your case. You will revise the paper as your divorce case progresses. However, through the proactive creation of a position paper for divorce, you will be in the best position to intelligently negotiate a settlement of your case.
A divorce case requires a basic understanding of related law and procedure. The reality is that your interests and rights are better protected by engaging the services of a divorce lawyer to represent you. You can obtain a directory of divorce attorneys in your area from both the state and local bar associations.
