However, if they can not negotiate a settlement, a state court will need to allocate responsibility for debts as part of the court orders in the divorce case. (info.legalzoom.com)
In addition, if the agreement is to form part of a court order, difficult questions arise as to the level of specificity that the order would require. (humanrights.gov.au)
Having the agreement become part of a court order allows either parent a direct way to enforce his or her parental rights. (family.findlaw.com)