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[quote=Anonymous]I don't think that there are any pitfalls if you can reach an amicable agreement.  Splitting property and determining alimony tend to be the huge trouble areas (and custody).  If you are not getting or asking for alimony, the child support can be determined pretty easily with the calculator.

I would suggest running any agreements by an attorney just to make sure that they are logical and thorough.  Mind you, an attorney will likely try to sell you their services.

I would also offer to let your ex have custody a little more often than you have agreed on.  Obviously, it is all up to the two of you -- if you both agree to the agreement, no court will force anything else on you.  But, you may find that you enjoy your free time a little more than expected.  Perhaps your ex could do Thursdays to Monday morning drop off at school or something.  Anyway -- that can all be adapted as you move forward.  I agree with PP that it is more important than you think to have something in writing.

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