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North Dakota n expires _________________ Marital Settlement Agreement 5 my presence as a free and voluntary act for the purposes stated. ____________________ (signature) Notary Public, for the County of ____________________ State of _________________________ My Commissio__________, 20 ___, ____________________ personally came before me and, being duly sworn, did state that they are the persons described in the above document and that they signed the above document in______ _____________________________ [Husband's signature] [Witness signature] _____________________________ [Witness signature] State of _________________ SS. County of _______________ On _______________________________ _____________________________ Marital Settlement Agreement 4 [Wife's signature] [Witness signature] _____________________________ [Witness signature] _______________________pressly made binding upon the heirs, assigns, executors, administrators, successors in interest, and representatives of each of us. Signed and dated this day ___ of _______________ , 20___. ________tal rights and obligations and that this agreement should be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of __________________________. We also agree that every provision of this agreement is exmay be necessary or convenient to carry out all of the terms of this agreement. We agree that this document is intended to be the full and entire settlement and agreement between us regarding our maristand our rights and we each consider the terms of this agreement to be fair and reasonable. Both of us agree to execute and deliver any documents, make any endorsements, and do any and all acts that tion. We have each completed Financial Statements which are attached and incorporated by reference. We each understand that we have the right to representation by separate lawyers. We each fully underement, but that this agreement survive. We have prepared this agreement cooperatively and each of us has fully and honestly disclosed to the other the extent of our assets, income, and financial situand incorporated into any subsequent decree or judgment for divorce or dissolution of marriage and that, by the terms of the judgment or decree, we both be ordered to comply with the terms of this agre by the name of _____________________________. [Desired name] 8. We both desire that, in the event of our divorce or dissolution of marriage, this marital settlement agreement be approved and merged ae both agree to file a joint income tax return for the current year. 7. We both agree that, in the event of divorce or dissolution of marriage, the Wife desires to and shall have the right to be known agree that any tax refunds for the current year will be the property of the _______________and that any taxes due for the current tax year will be paid by the _________________. [Use if necessary:] Wspouse obligated to provide such insurance will provide the other spouse with annual proof of such coverage. 6. We both agree that we will cooperate in the filing of any necessary tax returns. We also_____________ in the amount of $ ______ and agrees to keep this policy in full force until death. We agree that the ____________shall be designated as irrevocable sole beneficiary of this policy. The greement 3 5. We both agree that neither of us shall remain as the beneficiary on any life insurance policy carried by the other. [or] The life of the __________________is currently insured by______pport, or maintenance, the ____________________shall pay to the _____________ the sum of $ _______________ , which shall be paid on or before the ___day of ______________, 20___. Marital Settlement Ain the future. We also both agree that these payments should be made directly to the spouse to whom they are due. [or] We both agree that in full payment of any claims or rights to alimony, spousal su______, 20___, and the payments shall continue until the first of the following occurrences: We both intend that the amount and the duration of the payments not _______________ be modified by a court tenance, the ___________________ shall pay to the ____________ the sum of $ __________________ per month, payable on the ___ day of each month. The first payment will be due on the ___ day of ________sal support from the other. We both fully understand that we are forever giving up any rights that we may have to alimony, maintenance, or spousal support. [or] We both agree that, as alimony and mainsideration of our circumstances and all of the other terms of this agreement, we both agree to waive any rights or claims that we may have now or in the future to receive alimony, maintenance, or spou_______________________ ____________________________________________________________ We also agree not to incur any further debts or obligations for which the other may be liable. 4. After careful con________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________ shall pay and indemnify and hold the Wife harmless from the following debts: [Here list debts that Husband will pay]. ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ We agree that the Husbandll pay]. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ___________ ____________________________________________________________ 3. We agree that the Wife shall pay and indemnify and hold the Husband harmless from the following debts: [Here list debts that Wife wiettlement Agreement ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 2 Marital S_____________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ale of this property, after the deduction of any expenses of the sale, will be divided equally between us: [Here list a description of the property to be sold]. ___________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ [or] We agree that the following property will be sold as soon as possible and any proceeds from the s_____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _______ list Husband's property]. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________o agree that the following property shall be the sole and separate property of the Husband, and the Wife transfers and quit-claims any interest that she may have in this property to the Husband: [Here__________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ We als___________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _________________________________shall be the sole and separate property of the Wife, and the Husband transfers and quit-claims any interest that he may have in this property to the Wife: [Here list Wife's property]. ________________ now possesses is the sole and separate property of the other. We also agree not to incur any further debts or obligations for which the other may be liable. [or] We agree that the following property faction. We each transfer and quitclaim to the other any interest that we may have in the property of the other. We both agree that all of the property that Marital Settlement Agreement 1 the othero annoy, harass, or interfere with the other in any manner. 2. We both agree that our property and bills are minimal, and that we have already divided all of our property and bills to our mutual satissideration, we agree as follows: 1. We both desire and agree to permanently live separate and apart from each other, as if we were single, according to the terms of this agreement. We each agree not tall of our marital affairs, including the division of all of our property and bills, spousal support or maintenance; THEREFORE, in consideration of our mutual promises, and other good and valuable cononciliation. [or] As a result of disputes and serious differences, we have separated and are now living apart and intend to continue to remain permanently apart. We both desire to settle by agreement ciliation. [or] As a result of disputes and serious differences, we sincerely believe that there is a complete incompatibility of temperament between us and that there is no possible chance for or recance for reconciliation. [or] As a result of disputes and serious difficulties, we sincerely believe that there are irreconcilable differences between us and that there is no possible chance for recon____________. No children were born into our marriage: As a result of disputes and serious differences, we sincerely believe that our marriage is irretrievably broken and that there is no possible ch, City of ______________, County of ____________, State of ________________. We were married on the ____ day of _________, 20 _____ in the City of ______ _________, County of _____________, State of ______, 20___, between _____________, the Wife, of ________________, City of ________________, County of _____________, State of ________________, and ________________, the Husband, of ________________for the County of Washington State of Superior My Commission expires June 1, 2008 Sample Marital Settlement Agreement 6 Marital Settlement Agreement This agreement is made on the ____ day of ______t they signed the above document in my presence as a free and voluntary act for the purposes stated. Sample Marital Settlement Agreement 5 ______________________________ (signature) Notary Public, nty of Washington On May 1st, 2006, Mary Ellen Smith and John William Smith personally came before me and, being duly sworn, did state that they are the persons described in the above document and thatness signature] ______________________________ [Husband's signature] ______________________________ [Witness signature] ______________________________ [Witness signature] State of Superior SS. Couves of each of us. Signed and dated this 1st day of May, 2006. ______________________________ [Wife's signature] ______________________________ [Witness signature] ______________________________ [Wiws of the State of Superior. We also agree that every provision of this agreement is expressly made binding upon the heirs, assigns, executors, administrators, successors in interest, and representatihis document is intended to be the full and entire settlement and agreement between us regarding our marital rights and obligations and that this agreement should be interpreted and governed by the lath of us agree to execute and deliver any documents, make any endorsements, and do any and all acts that may be necessary or convenient to carry out all of the terms of this agreement. We agree that tnce. We each understand that we have the right to representation by separate lawyers. We each fully understand our rights and we each consider the terms of this agreement to be fair and reasonable. Boof us has fully and honestly disclosed to the other the extent of our assets, income, and financial situation. We have each completed Financial Statements which are attached and incorporated by referet, by the terms of the judgment or decree, we both be ordered to comply with the terms of this agreement, but that this agreement shall survive. We have prepared this agreement cooperatively and each tlement agreement be approved and merged and incorporated into any subsequent 5. 6. 7. 8. Sample Marital Settlement Agreement 4 decree or judgment for divorce or dissolution of marriage and thaon of marriage, the Wife desires to and shall have the right to be known by the name of Mary Ellen Carter. We both desire that, in the event of our divorce or dissolution of marriage, this marital setx refunds for the current year will be the property of the Husband and that any taxes due for the current tax year will be paid by the Husband. We both agree that, in the event of divorce or dissolutither of us shall remain as the beneficiary on any life insurance policy carried by the other. We both agree that we will cooperate in the filing of any necessary tax returns. We also agree that any taunt and the duration of the payments may be modified by a court in the future. We also both agree that these payments should be made directly to the spouse to whom they are due. We both agree that neil continue until the first of the following occurrences: (1) the date that either of us dies; (2) the date that the spouse receiving alimony remarries; or (3) June 1, 2004. We both intend that the amony and maintenance, the Husband shall pay to the Wife the sum of $400 per month, payable on the 1st day of each month. The first payment will be due on the 1st day of June, 2004, and the payments shalCompany on the 1998 Chevrolet, serial #123456, Superior License #ABC 789. We also agree not to incur any further debts or obligations for which the other may be liable. 4. We both agree that, as alimoty, Superior. We agree that the Husband shall pay and indemnify and hold the Wife harmless from the following debts: Jones Furniture Store Account #321; Auto loan currently held with the GMAC Finance located at 150 Emerald Lane, Centerville, Superior, with the legal description as follows: Lot 5 of Centerville Subdivision as shown on Plat 3 on Page 65 of Book 200 in the Records of Washington CounWife shall pay and indemnify and hold the Husband harmless from the following debts: Visa Credit Card Account # 987654; Home mortgage currently held by the Centerville National Bank on the family home$6,500; $2,000 cash currently in the Centerville Bank in his individual account; Household furnishings currently located at 2000 Main Street, Apartment #2, Centerville, Superior. 3. We agree that the hat she may have in this property to the Husband: Woodworking Tools valued at $2,000; 2. Sample Marital Settlement Agreement 3 1998 Chevrolet, serial #123456, Superior License #ABC 789, valued at 00 in the Records of Washington County, Superior. We also agree that the following property shall be the sole and separate property of the Husband, and the Wife transfers and quitclaims any interest t in the family home; The family home located at 150 Emerald Lane, Centerville, Superior, with the legal description as follows: Lot 5 of Centerville Subdivision as shown on Plat 3 on Page 65 of Book 2 property of the Wife, and the Husband transfers and quitclaims any interest that he may have in this property to the Wife: Diamond Ring and Bracelet valued at $1,500; All of the furnishings currentlyere single, according to the terms of this agreement. We each agree not to annoy, harass, or interfere with the other in any manner. We agree that the following property shall be the sole and separate in consideration of our mutual promises, and other good and valuable consideration, we agree as follows: 1. We both desire and agree to permanently live separate and apart from each other, as if we wossible chance for reconciliation. We both desire to settle by agreement all of our marital affairs, including the division of all of our property and bills, spousal support or maintenance. THEREFORE,coln, State of Superior. No children were born into our marriage. As a result of disputes and serious differences, we sincerely believe that our marriage is irretrievably broken and that there is no pwho lives at 2000 Main Street, Apartment #2, in the Town of Centerville, County of Washington, State of Superior. We were married on the 1st day of January 1999, in the City of Columbia, County of Linn the 1st day of May, 2006, between Mary Ellen Smith, the Wife, who lives at 150 Emerald Lane in the Town of Centerville, County of Washington, State of Superior, and John William Smith, the Husband, ment which embodies all of their agreements and which will be used in their later divorce follows. Sample Marital Settlement Agreement 2 SAMPLE Marital Settlement Agreement This agreement is made oe made are shown in the appropriate sections of the clauses in their Agreement. Although not shown here, each spouse will also need to have prepared a Financial Statement. The Marital Settlement Agreel Settlement Agreement and their Financial Statements, they will need to prepare a quitclaim deed for their home and have the title to their car transferred Various other minor decisions that they hav(tools) + $2,000 (cash) - $1,000 (furniture bill) = $10,500). They have separated their furnishings, closed their joint bank account, and opened individual accounts. In addition to signing this Maritaash in the bank will be his to keep. He agrees to pay off the Jones Furniture bill. His share of the marital or community property is also $10,500 ($1,000 (furnishings) + $6,500 (car equity) + $2,000 unity property is $10,500 ($10,000 (home equity) + $2,000 (furnishings) - $1,500 (Visa bill) = $10,500). Mr. Smith will keep the tools, the car, and the one-third of the home furnishings. All of the come to her. She also will keep two-thirds of the home furnishings. None of the cash in the bank account will be hers. She agrees to pay off the Visa bill. The value of her share of the marital or commShe is, however, educated and capable of full-time employment. They have agreed to the following terms: Mrs. Smith will keep the home and Mr. Smith will transfer (by quitclaim deed) his share of the hroperty $21,000 Mr. Smith has a life insurance policy on his life for $100,000 and health insurance through his place of employment. Mr. Smith works full-time, while Mrs. Smith works only part-time. us (-) Visa Credit balance Jones Furniture Credit balance ($1,500) ($1,000) $23,500 $ 2,000 $ 6,500 $ 3,000 $10,000 $ 2,000 Sample Marital Settlement Agreement 1 Equals (=) Total value of marital p. Mr. Smith: Boat valued at $2,000. The value of their marital or community property is as follows: Tools: Car: equity value Furniture and furnishings Home: equity value Cash: Equals (=) Sub-total Minnd car payments): Visa Credit Card: Balance of $1,500. Jones Furniture Store: Balance of $1,000. The value of their separate or non-marital property is as follows: Mrs. Smith: Jewelry valued at $1,5000. Jewelry which Mrs. Smith inherited from her mother valued at $1,500. A boat valued at $2,000 which Mr. Smith owned prior to the marriage. They jointly owe the following debts (other than mortgage a0. A Chevrolet car valued at $7,500, with an outstanding loan balance of $1,000. Furniture and household furnishings worth $3,000. Tools worth $2,000. Cash in a checking account in the amount of $2,00ies live in the fictional town of Centerville, in the County of Washington, State of Superior. They own the following property: A home valued at $50,000, with an outstanding mortgage balance of $40,00he purposes of preparing this sample agreement, a fictional family was used. Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith is the wife and Mr. John William Smith is the husband. They were married on January 1, 1999. The parts from this instruction sheet. By reviewing this sample agreement, you will be able to see what a final completed settlement agreement should look like and how the various parts are put together For trs. Marriage Settlement Agreement Kit ­ Instructions 6 Sample Marital Settlement Agreement Following, a complete sample marital settlement agreement is presented. It has been assembled using clauseny necessary documents; That you both intend that your agreement is the full statement of your rights and responsibilities; and That your agreement will be binding on any future representatives of youement; Marriage Settlement Agreement Kit ­ Instructions 5 That you both know that you have the right to see your own lawyers and that you both understand your legal rights; That you both will sign ar marital settlement agreement to be the basis for your a court order in the event of a divorce; That you both have prepared complete and honest Financial Statements and they are attached to your agrehe last numbered clause in your marital settlement agreement. These standard legal phrases are important and should not be altered. They cover the following points: That you both want the terms of yout. Agreement Clause: Paragraph 8 There are various other marital settlement agreement issues which must be included in order for your agreement to have the necessary legal force. This will always be t of this name may be accomplished by a simple request in the divorce papers and a provision in the divorce decree or judgment. It is useful to have your spouse's agreement to such a name change reques sex of the person requesting this type of change, it is generally a wife who desires to use either her maiden name or her former name (if her former name was a previous married name). The restorationParagraph 7 Most states have specific laws which allow a person to request that his or her former name be restored upon divorce. Although many of these laws are now written to make no reference to theend of the current tax year, you may not claim your spouse as an exemption, even if you have provided all of the support for your spouse for the year. Marital Settlement Agreement Name Change Clause: the end of the year. If your divorce is final by the end of the year, you must file either an individual return or a "head of household" return. In addition, if your divorce is finalized prior to the sidered unmarried and file a "head of household" return. You may choose to file a joint income tax return with your spouse for the current tax year only if your divorce has not been made final before der the terms of a separation decree but your divorce is not final by the end of the year, you may choose to file: (1) a joint tax return with your spouse; (2) a separate return; or (3) you may be conh 6 The following clause may be used to define your various decisions regarding the tax consequences of your divorce. If you are living apart under the terms of your marital settlement agreement or un spouse who is to make the payments. In this manner, the one receiving payments will not be left destitute on the death of a long-time ex-spouse. Marital Settlement Agreement Taxation Clause: Paragrapnts are to end on either spouse's death. In a situation of this nature, it is prudent to have the spouse who is to receive the payments be the beneficiary of a life insurance policy on the life of thehly recommended in the following circumstances: (1) if you have decided that alimony should be payable in monthly payments; and (2) the duration of the payments is for a long period; and (3) the paymellect the benefits of any insurance and apply it to the continuing maintenance obligations. The use of this clause may be wise in any situation where there are support obligations. It is, however, higInstructions 4 spouse who receives the alimony will be the spouse who is designated as beneficiary. In the event of the supporting spouse's death, this allows the spouse who is due the support to co is generally a good idea if there are continuing support payments to be paid. The spouse who pays the alimony will be the spouse who maintains the insurance. The Marriage Settlement Agreement Kit ­ hould be used if you and your spouse have agreed that one of you will remain as a beneficiary on a life insurance policy of the other. Retaining a position as beneficiary on the other's life insurances on the other's policy, use this clause. If you use the clause providing for one of you to be retained as beneficiary (below), do not use this clause. Life Insurance Clause: Paragraph 5 This clause s by which to pay. Insurance Clause (Neither Spouse as Beneficiary): Paragraph 5 If you or your spouse currently have insurance policies, but agree that neither of you will be retained as beneficiarie of not leaving one spouse subject to over-due payments from the other spouse. This method, however, is not workable if the spouse who is to pay the lump-sum payment does not currently have the assetsdivided. This method of spousal support has the benefit of lessening the future ties between you and your spouse and, thus, lessening the opportunities for problems to develop. It also has the benefit your property settlement. To be fair, this alimony lump-sum payment should be taken out of a spouse's share of separate and marital property after all of their property has been equally or equitably receives the payment to obtain education, job skills, or training to become self-supporting. This lump-sum payment is separate from and in addition to any shift in funds or property under the terms off you and your spouse agree that the fairest method of dealing with the payment of alimony is for one spouse to pay the other a one-time lump-sum payment. The funds may then be used by the spouse who ayments made through the court or state at a later date should any problems in late or delinquent payments arise. Alimony Payable in a Lump-Sum Payment Clause: Paragraph 4 This clause should be used iextremely advisable to make this clause modifiable by a court at a later date. By making the clause subject to court modification, the spouse receiving the payments will retain the right to have the pe who is to receive them, you must make this decision in the clause below. If you do make the decision to allow payments to be made directly to a spouse and not through a court or state agency, it is allow this indirect method of payment, there are provisions that allow the spouses to opt out of the state requirement. If you and your spouse agree that the payments may be made directly to the spousainst any spouse who is late with a payment, which may include garnishing wages, requiring a bond or deposit, or actually seizing a delinquent spouse's property. However, in virtually all states that immediate action to be taken if any payments are missed. There is a clear record of payment in the hands of the appropriate state authorities. In fact, some states automatically take direct action age court or through certain state agencies and then be passed on to the spouse who is to receive the payment. This indirect method of payment, although generally slower, has the benefit of allowing forh the use of this clause you will need to choose a method by which the payments should be made. Some states have enacted legislation which allows or requires any support payments to be made through thnged circumstances in the lives of either spouse, it is recommended that you allow for a future court modification of this clause. Marriage Settlement Agreement Kit ­ Instructions 3 Finally, througan be shown that there was fraud, coercion, or threats made in reaching the agreement or if the agreement is obviously and grossly unfair to one spouse. In order to allow for a modification due to chae if you wish for your decisions to be modifiable by a court in the future. If you decide that your alimony provisions may not be modified by a court, then a court will only modify this clause if it co consider the use of life insurance coverage to protect the support of the receiving spouse. Please see the clauses relating to insurance coverages. In addition, in this clause you will need to decidld end on the first happening of any one of these events. If you decide that the payments are to end on the death of either spouse and the duration of the payments is for a long period, you may wish tld begin. You will also need to decide when the payments are to end. You may wish the payments to end on remarriage, on death, or on a particular date. Or you may decide that the alimony payments shouy to the other in the form of periodic monthly payments. You will need to decide the amount of each payment, the day of the month that each payment will be due, and the date on which the payments shoud use this clause. Alimony Payable in Monthly Payments Clause: Paragraph 4 This clause should be used if you and your spouse have agreed that one of you should receive and one of you should pay alimonred to pay any alimony to the other. By using this clause, you will be giving up forever any rights that you may have to alimony. However, if this is what you have both decided is fair, then you shoulnot use this clause. No Alimony to Either Spouse Clause: Paragraph 4 This clause should only be used if, after careful consideration, both you and your spouse agree that neither of you should be requihe bill is owed and the amount to be paid. If you have used the first clause listed in this instruction sheet for dividing your property and bills [Property Division Clause (Property Not Listed)], do ld the other liable for the debts (hold harmless and indemnify). It also provides that neither of you will incur any more debts that the other spouse would be liable for. For each bill, list to whom t if you have relatively significant bills (outstanding loans, unpaid credit card balances, etc.). It provides that you will each individually assume and pay the bills listed after your name and not hoing the profits. This clause may be used in conjunction with the previous clause. Division Of Bills (Bills Listed): Paragraph 3 This clause is used to specifically divide your bills. It should be used expenses of the sale are deducted. In the case of the sale of a home, this would allow for any appraisal expenses and real estate broker fees to be deducted from the proceeds of the sale before divid. If the property is real estate, the description should be the legal description as shown on the deed to the property. This clause provides for an equal division of the proceeds of the sale after anytion of anything from Marriage Settlement Agreement Kit ­ Instructions 2 items to be sold at a yard sale to the sale of your home. An exact description of the property to be sold should be includedperty (By Sale): Paragraph 2 This clause should be used if there is marital property that is to be sold and the proceeds of the sale divided between you and your spouse. It may be used for the disposilist the serial number, if available, or a clear description. If either of you has a pension plan or retirement plan, list that plan under the appropriate spouse and describe it fully. Division of Pro describes the division of your bills. For each item of property, provide a complete description. For real estate, list the legal description as shown on the deed to the property. For other property, iances, major furniture items, etc.), and if your method of division is in the form of a trade-off or off-set. If this clause is chosen, you will also need to choose a further clause listed later thatin. This clause provides that both of you have transferred the property mentioned and quitclaimed it to the other spouse. It should be used if you have relatively significant property (home, car, appllause (List Included): Paragraph 2 This clause should be used if you and your spouse have agreed to a division of property and you are able to specifically list the property that each of you will retah a plan may be listed and identified specifically. You may use this clause, however, if you have no property or bills or all of your property and bills have actually been divided. Property Division Coperty that you have not yet divided, you should use a different clause. Also, if you or your spouse have a pension or retirement plan that will be divided, you must use a different clause so that suc It also provides that any bills have already been divided and taken care of by you and your spouse. If you have significant property (car, furniture, appliances, etc.) or bills owed or if you have pruld be used for cases where there is very little or even no property and there are no significant bills to divide. It simply allows each spouse to keep the property currently in his or her possession.n which they desire to separate as soon as an agreement is reached. In the vast majority of cases, you will use this clause. Property Division Clause (Property Not Listed): Paragraph 2 This clause shotion Clause: Paragraph 1 This clause relates that the spouses desire to live apart as if they were single. This clause should be used in all situations in which the spouses have already separated or itances. One of these clauses is mandatory for your agreement. General Agreement Clause: This clause outlines the basic desire to reach an agreement. This clause is mandatory in all agreements. Separa Preliminary Explanation Clause: Marriage Settlement Agreement Kit ­ Instructions 1 Chose this clause to set forth the divorce grounds that you have chosen in your state and your particular circums and identifies the spouses, their places of residence, and the date and place of their marriage. Fill in the appropriate information. This information is important and is mandatory in all agreements.l Settlement Agreement. http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/DIV/SLD/DIV-DIGEST.rtf EXPLANATIONS: Title And Introductory Clause: This introductory clause specifies the effective date of the agreement Follow the link below to our free State Law Digest for Divorce Law, which includes information regarding your state's divorce laws and procedures. Use this information to help you complete the Maritabe able to see what a final completed settlement agreement should look like and how the various parts are put together. For the purposes of preparing the sample agreement, a fictional family was used. agreement. Following the explanations is a complete sample marital settlement agreement. It has been assembled using clauses from this instruction sheet. By reviewing this sample agreement, you will rital settlement agreement. Read the explanations to determine which clauses apply to your particular situation. Following each clause title you will find a number that corresponds to the blank samplebe spaces for the signatures on the final page. Delete any clauses and italicized text you do not include in your agreement. Below you will find explanations for the various clauses which make up a mao not type any portions of a clause which are shown in italics, unless it is language directly relating to your agreement. In addition, the only blank lines that should appear on your original should der, © Nova Publishing Company 2006 INSTRUCTIONS: To complete the Marital Settlement Agreement, simply fill in the necessary information and delete those clauses which do not apply to your divorce. D serious legal matters. Marital Settlement Agreement Kit­ Information 2 Instructions Marital Settlement / Separation Agreement (Parties Without Children) Provided under agreement with copyright holny theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of these materials. 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FindLegalForms, Inc. does not provide legal adviceit also includes: (i) comprehensive instructions which explain the various clauses you may choose to include in the marital settlement agreement; (ii) a completed a sample marital settlement agreementrital settlement agreement including division of property, support and more. This package is best for divorcing couples that do not have children. In addition to a marital settlement agreement, this k through rational and mature discussions, there is a greater chance that the decisions reached will be abided by without future hostility. This agreement includes all the essential components for a maty that the divorce/separation settlement will accurately reflect what the spouses really desire to obtain from the divorce. If the decisions regarding the care and custody of any children are reachedment. Perhaps the most important benefit is that there is far less chance that the divorce will escalate into a hostile battle. When revenge and animosity are not factors, there is a greater opportunincouraged in virtually all states and is an indispensable alternative to the traditional hostility of ending a marriage. There are many important benefits to obtaining a divorce or separation by agreece or separation to succeed, the agreement between the spouses must be as fair and as just as is possible under the circumstances. A marital settlement agreement is not only accepted but is actually e fault is not a factor. In a divorce or legal separation by agreement, both spouses play a part in all of the decisions affecting the couple and any children that they may have. For this type of divorsted default divorce (in which one spouse does not participate in the decision-making) and the contested divorce is the divorce or legal separation by agreement. In this type of divorce or separation,Information Marital Settlement / Separation Agreement Kit (Parties Without Children) Provided under agreement with copyright holder, © Nova Publishing Company 2006 The alternative to both the unconte North Dakota