The next few weeks were a whirlwind for both Hermione and Sirius.
Hermione spent her days flooing back and forth between her home, Grimmauld Place, Potter Manor, the Burrow and her lawyer's office. She was busy trying to keep in touch with her friends, spend plenty of time with her kids and Sirius, and to get her divorce finalized so that Ron could no longer walk over her when it came to visitation.
Sirius spent most of his days at Grimmauld Place, with Hermione's home being a close second. He spent his days babysitting Cole and Kira, transporting them from place to place for their mother, stealing kisses from Hermione and visiting with Harry when he had a few minutes to spare.
One bright Wednesday afternoon found Hermione and Ron in court, in front of the Divorce Witch, who was ready to sign their papers.
"Mr. Weasley," the witch started, "you will be required to pay 27 galleons a month to Mrs. Weasley. Unlike in the muggle world, if you do not pay this amount on time each month, your visitation will be withheld if Mrs. Weasley sees fit. You will get visitation every other weekend from Friday afternoon until Sunday night, whereas you will return the children to their mother's home with no questions excuses. If you fail to return the children on time, and do not have a good reason for being late, at Mrs. Weasley's discretion, you could be placed under arrest. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Madam." Ron answered.
"Mrs. Weasley," the witch began again. "You will be required to accept floo calls from Mr. Weasley up to three times per week, and allow him to speak to the children. If you do not receive your 27 galleons per month, it is within your rights to refuse visitation to Mr. Weasley, but I highly advise against it because children do need both of their parents in their live if it is possible and safe. However, if Mr. Weasley pays his 27 galleons per month and you refuse his visitation rights, you could lose your full custody of the children. Consider your options carefully Mrs. Weasley, I do not want to have to disrupt these children's lives any more than they have already been disrupted. You could also be placed under arrest if the magical law enforcement officer deems it appropriate. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Madam. Hermione responded, nodding.
The Divorce Witch continued. "Holidays will be as follows. On even years, Mrs. Weasley will have the children for New Years Day, Easter Monday, her Birthday and Christmas. During the even years, Mr. Weasley will have the children on Good Friday, Boxing Day and his birthday. On odd numbered years Mrs. Weasley will have the children on Good Friday, Boxing Day and her birthday. Mr. Weasley will have them on New Years Day, Easter Monday, his Birthday and Christmas. The children's birthdays will be spend with both parents, together. There will be one birthday party, and one birthday party only, at the site of Mrs. Weasley's discretion. Mr. Weasley will be expected to help with expenses. I do not want to see the two of you back in here because Mr. Weasley didn't pay for the streamers that you wanted, Mrs. Weasley, or because the cake the Mrs. Weasley picked out wasn't the one that you wanted, Mr. Weasley, do the two of you understand me? I think that we all know that the children are the important part of these proceedings, not the two of you."
"Yes Madam." They both answered at the same time.
"Good, both of you come forward and sign your names in the appropriate spots, and once our official witnesses sign their papers, they'll be banished to the filing department and you two may go. By days end you will receive copies of the papers by owl post. "
Hermione and Ron both walked up to the Divorce Witch's desk and signed the appropriate papers. They watched as the witnesses signed their forms and they left through opposite doors in the office.