A Divorce Settlement Agreement is a legal document prepared by spouses seeking a divorce who have reached an agreement regarding how their property, assets, debts and other marital issues will be divided or handled. This Agreement can also be used to define child custody, visitation and child support if the parties have minor children. Use RocketLawyer's easy interview process to complete your Divorce Settlement Agreement.
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Divorcing spouses who have reached a mutual agreement on how to resolve disputed matters in their divorce use a Divorce Settlement Agreement to outline their agreement. Many couples choose to use a Divorce Settlement Agreement over having a judge rule regarding these matters after a lengthy divorce trial. If a couple leaves the decision to a judge, the parties will likely have large attorney and court fees due to the need for a lengthy trial where both parties must testify before a judge. Most states allow an uncontested divorce (a divorce where all disputes have been resolved) to be submitted to a judge for review without the necessity of a trial.
Our simple interview process will walk you through a Divorce Settlement Agreement which can be submitted as part of your divorce petition to the court. This Agreement can also be used as a starting point for settlement negotiations between disputing spouses. In order to finalize your divorce you will need to file a formal action with your county Clerk of Court.
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- You and your spouse have decided to divorce and you both agree on how to divide your property and assets. - You and your spouse are currently negotiating the terms of your divorce and would like to create a plan for the division. - You are contemplating a divorce and would like to set preliminary terms for a division of your property.
