Common Contracts
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Free marital settlement agreement templateMarital Settlement Agreement • May 11th, 2021
A California marital settlement agreement allows divorcing spouses to document their decisions for alimony, child support, child custody, and the division of jointly-owned assets and debt. By defining these decisions in advance, the couple controls post-marital rights and responsibilities. Once signed, the spouses must comply with the agreement terms to avoid damages resulting from a breach of contract. If the couple seeks an uncontested divorce ruling, the agreement must be submitted to the court during the divorce proceedings. The result of this inclusion will be a court-enforceable contract that carries higher penalties for any violation. A mediator is often hired in complex divorce circumstances to negotiate terms and establish an arrangement that is equitable. Table of Contents Statutes – FAM Division 6. (Nullity, Dissolution, and Legal Separation) Alimony (§ 4320) – In determining spousal support (alimony), the court will consider the following factors: The degree to which each s
