This Marital Settlement Agreement is most appropriate for a no-fault dissolution of
marriage and in cases where there are minor children involved, but it can be used for
any general marital separation case. This short-form template document contains both
standard clauses as well as opportunities for customization to ensure that the
understandings of the parties are properly set forth. The agreement contains provisions
on: child custody, visitation rights, child support, health insurance, and property division.
This agreement should be used by individuals seeking a divorce or their legal
representatives.
Table of Contents
General Information ............................................................................................................... 4
Checklist................................................................................................................................... 6
Step-by-Step Instructions ....................................................................................................... 7
Introduction. Fill in the date and the names of the husband and wife. ............................ 7
Recitals. Enter the day, date and location of your marriage.. ........................................... 7
Section 2. Custody. Enter the custody arrangement from the choices A, B, or C. ........... 7
B. Enter the visitation arrangements the wife will have...................................................... 7
Title: Fill in any rights or title that either the husband or wife will have in the home. ... 8
Section 8. Personal Property. ................................................................................................. 8
Section 9. Bank Accounts: List all marital bank accounts. ................................................. 8
Division: Indicate which spouse will keep which bank account. ........................................ 8
Division: Indicate which spouse will be responsible for each debt. ................................... 8
Taxes: Indicate which spouse will assume any joint tax liability. ..................................... 8
C. Decide which spouse will be able to claim any children as dependents. ....................... 9
Section 12. Life Insurance. A. List the husband’s life insurance policies. ........................ 9
B. List the wife’s life insurance policies. ............................................................................... 9
Section 18. Applicable Law. Fill in the state of residency.. ................................................. 9
Marital Settlement Agreement ............................................................................................ 10
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ..................................................................... 11
Recitals ................................................................................................................................... 11
Terms ..................................................................................................................................... 11
SECTION 1. CHILDREN. .................................................................................................. 12
SECTION 2. VISITATION. ............................................................................................... 12
SECTION 3. SPOUSAL SUPPORT. ................................................................................. 13
SECTION 4. CHILD SUPPORT. ....................................................................................... 14
SECTION 5. HEALTH INSURANCE. .............................................................................. 15
SECTION 6. REAL ESTATE............................................................................................. 15
SECTION 7. PERSONAL PROPERTY. ........................................................................... 16
SECTION 8. BANK ACCOUNTS...................................................................................... 17
ACCOUNT 1 ......................................................................................................................... 17
ACCOUNT 2 ..............................