Child Custody and Religion

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the children will be permitted to participate with [wife/husband] and [her/his] family at Christmas and Easter holidays in a cultural but non religious fashion and in the same manner as such participation was carried on during the parties’ marriage. In no event shall the preceding sentence be construed so as to impede or interfere with the children’s upbringing in the Jewish faith. The parties agree that the children may be brought to a church or religious service of any nature outside the Jewish faith only as guests in a non participatory capacity so as to permit them to be guests at events such as weddings, communions, confirmations, christenings and funerals involving family and friends.

Sample Clause D

One Party Responsible for Religious Costs

[Husband/Wife] agrees to be responsible for all costs and expenses related to the children’s religious upbringing including, without limitation, bar and bat mitzvahs, confirmations, temple dues, religious school, etc. [Husband/Wife] further agrees to be responsible for making appropriate arrangements for the children’s transportation to and from religious school and events. [Wife/Husband] agrees to make the children available so that they may participate in religious school and any agreed upon religious events. The parties agree to discuss [wife/husband's participation at the children's bar and/or bat mitzvah and confirmation celebrations, in light of any financial contributions that may be made by [her/him] toward same, at or about the time these events may occur.

Sample Clause E

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