This Marital Settlement Agreement is most appropriate for a no-fault dissolution of
marriage and in cases where there are no children. 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: spousal support, health insurance, real estate, personal property, bank
accounts, debts, taxes, and life insurance. This agreement should be used by
individuals seeking a divorce or their legal representatives.
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) made on this
____________ day of ___________________, 20_____, by and between
_____________________________________ (“Husband”) and
_____________________________________ (“Wife).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married on the ___________ day of
_____________________, _______, in _________________________, State of
_________________________;
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife hereby wish to dissolve their marriage and live separately and
apart from one another, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement;
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife have each made a complete, fair and accurate disclosure to one
another regarding all financial and property matters affecting this Agreement;
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife have each been advised and counseled by attorneys chosen out
of their free will regarding the legal rights and obligations related to this Agreement;
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife wish to settle all matters regarding their marital affairs,
personal and real property, and finances;
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife intend this Agreement to be a final disposition regarding the
matters addressed herein and intend that this Agreement be incorporated into a final decree of
divorce or dissolution;
NOW THEREFORE, in exchange for the mutual promises herein contained, Husband and Wife
hereby agree to the terms and conditions set forth below:
TERMS
I. SPOUSAL SUPPORT
1. Husband: Husband will pay spousal support to Wife in the amount of
_____________________________ dollars ($______) each and every
_________________________ [week, month, year], beginning on the ____________
day of __________________, 20 ____. Husband shall continue to pay this amount for a
period of ________________________ [Comment: insert number of weeks, months,
years] subject to the following mutually acceptable terms and conditions:
A. _______________________________________________________________.
B. _______________________________________________________________.
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2. Wife: Wife will pay spousal support to Wife in the amount of
_____________________________ dollars ($______) each and every
_________________________ [week, month, year], beginning on the ____________
day of __________________, 20 ____. Wife shall continue to pay this amount for a
period of ________________________ [Comment: insert number of weeks, months,
years] subject to the following mutually acceptable terms and conditions:
A. _______________________________________________________________.
B. _______________________________________________________________.
II. HEALTH INSURANCE
Husband and Wife agree as follows in relation to their respective health care coverage:
1. Husband: Husband will maintain medical and dental insurance for the benefit of:
________________________________________________.
2. Wife: Wife will maintain medical and dental insurance for the benefit of:
_____________________________________________________.
III. REAL ESTATE
1. Homestead: Husband and Wife own the following real property as their family residence,
located at _______________________________________________. Husband and Wife
agree that ____________________________ shall continue to reside at the above
mentioned family residence. Rights, responsibilities and expenses regarding the above
mentioned family residence shall be distributed as follows:
A. Title.
Husband shall have the following rights of title and ownership in the family
residence: _______________________________.
Wife shall have the following right