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How do you divide a child’s belongings in divorce?

On Behalf of | Jul 30, 2019 | Family Law |

When you have children, it can be difficult to decide on how to divide your property. Things that you might not normally worry about, like splitting up furniture, suddenly becomes a bigger problem when it’s your child’s bedroom set, and you’re already concerned about finances following a divorce.

For people in this situation, it can be difficult to know which furniture should go where, but a good rule is to have the furniture go to the child’s primary residence. For example, if you will have your child through the week, then it makes sense to keep the bedroom set in your home.

There are also other ways you can handle your child’s furniture, toys and devices. Some items might be able to travel back and forth with them, like handheld electronics or laptops. Other items, like a bed frame or dresser, might be split between homes if one home doesn’t have enough room for both.

You may also consider both parents putting half the cost toward a new set for the new property, since it’s for your child, or you can use child support to purchase new or used items.

What should you do if you don’t want items to travel between homes?

Sometimes, taking items between homes isn’t a good idea, like if you’re concerned about it not being returned with your child. In that case, it could be a good opportunity to invest in duplicate items so that each item can stay in its respective home.

Your attorney can help you consider other options if you’re not sure how to divide your property.

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