Divorce Settlement Agreement
The written agreement that records the terms spouses want the court to make part of a divorce order.
Definition
A divorce settlement agreement can cover property division, pension interests, debts, spousal maintenance, child maintenance, care and contact, parenting arrangements, costs, and implementation steps. The practical risk is not only whether the spouses agree, but whether the wording is clear enough to enforce later.
Key takeaways
The written agreement that records the terms spouses want the court to make part of a divorce order.
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Divorce settlement
Uncontested divorce
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What does Divorce Settlement Agreement mean?
The written agreement that records the terms spouses want the court to make part of a divorce order.
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