Child Custody and Religion

Children to Be Raised According to Specific Religious Faith Despite One Parent’s Different Faith

The parties represent and acknowledge that their children have been christened [religion A] and raised pursuant to the tenets and faith of the [religion A] religion. Notwithstanding husband/wife’s representation that [he/she] intends to convert to [religion B], the parties agree that the children shall continue to be raised [religion A] and each agrees to actively foster, encourage and cooperate with the children in this regard.

Sample Clause C

Children to Be Raised According to Specific Religious Faith With Specific Restrictions

The parties represent and acknowledge that the children have been and shall continue to be raised in accordance with the Jewish faith. Both parties agree to actively encourage and support the children’s religious upbringing in this regard. The parties shall cause the children to attend and the children shall attend religious school at [temple] in [city], [state], or such temple as the parties may otherwise agree. With the exception of temple dues, the parties further agree that all costs related to the children’s attendance at and membership in their temple including, without limitation, religious school tuition and costs, shall be shared equally.

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