Divorce Settlement Agreement - Final and Complete Divorce Terms

Sep 2, 2026

Divorce Settlement Agreement establishes a final and complete settlement of rights and obligations between the parties. It records the effective date, parties’ identities and addresses, marriage date and location, separation date, and the cause of dissolution as irreconcilable differences. The agreement addresses minor children, including custody arrangements, parenting time/visitation terms, and child support provisions. It also includes spousal support payment options with payment schedules and automatic termination events, and outlines distribution of marital property, including marital home ownership and transfers.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatDOCX

Pages8

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Introductory Provisions

Effective Date and Parties

Marriage Date and Separation Date

Cause of Dissolution and Agreement Purpose

Declaration of Disclosure

Child Custody and Visitation Rights

Custody

Parenting Time / Visitation

Child Support

Child Support Payment Provisions

Spousal Support

Spousal Support Payment Provisions

Distribution of Property

Marital Home

DIVORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS Effective Date THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of _______________, [year] (hereinafter, the “Effective Date”). The Parties _______________ [name], residing at ______________________________ [address], (hereinafter, the “Petitioner”). _______________ [name], residing at ______________________________ [address], (hereinafter, the “Respondent”). Marriage Date The Petitioner and the Respondent (hereinafter, the “Parties”), were lawful ly married on _______________ [date], in _______________ [city], County of _______________, [county], _______________ [state]. Minor Children of the Marriage [Check one] [ ] No children were born of the marriage or were legally adopted by the Parties. [ ] There are/is _____ minor child(ren) of the marriage of the Parties, as follows: _______________ [name], born on _______________ [date] _______________ [name], born on _______________ [date] _______________ [name], born on _______________ [date] Separation Date The Parties separated on or about _______________ [date], and are currently living separate and apart. Cause of dissolution The Parties agree that the dissolution of the marriage is a result of irreconcilable differences, and there is no possibility of reconciliation. Purpose of the Divorce settlement agreement The purpose of this agreement (hereinafter, the “Agreement”) is to establish a final and complete settlement of all rights and obligations between the Parties, including all property rights and all rights and obligations concerning spousal support and child custody and visitation, if applicable. Declaration of disclosure The Parties are fully advised and informed of the property, estate, and prospects of the other, and both have been fully advised and informed by their respective attorneys of their rights and liabilities against and to the other. CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION RIGHTS Custody [Check if applicable] [ ] The Parties agree that both parents are fit and proper persons to have the care, custody, and control of the minor child(ren). Each parent will have joint legal custody of the minor child(ren) so that there shall be joint decision-making by the parents. [ ] The Parties agree that the [ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent will have sole legal custody of the minor child(ren), and has the primary right to decide regarding matters of health, education, and welfare in the child’s best interests. The other party may make emergency decisions regarding the health or safety of the child(ren) when the child(ren) is in their physical care and control. [ ] The Parties agree that the child will primarily reside with the [ ] Petitioner [ ] Respondent. [ ] The Parties agree to the following additional custodial provisions: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parenting time / visitation [Check if applicable] [ ] The Parties agree to the following parenting time and visitation schedule: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CHILD SUPPORT Child Support Payment provisions [Check if applicable] [ ] Neither party shall pay child support to the other. Each party shall provide direct support for the minor child(ren) for those periods when the child(ren) is/are in his/her physical care and control. [ ] Respondent will pay Child support in the amount of $______________ [dollars] per month. [ ] Petitioner will pay Child support in the amount of $______________ [dollars] per month. [ ] The Parties agree to the following additional child support provisions: _____________________________________

FAQs

What information does the agreement require in its introductory provisions?

It requires the effective date, names and addresses of both parties, marriage date and location, separation date, and a statement that dissolution is due to irreconcilable differences.

How does the agreement handle child custody and visitation?

It provides options for joint legal custody or sole legal custody, states the child’s primary residence with one parent, and includes a place to insert the parenting time/visitation schedule.

What are the spousal support options and when does it end?

It allows either neither party receives spousal support, or one party pays a monthly amount with a start date and total duration; payments automatically terminate upon final payment, the payer’s/recipient’s remarriage, or the death of either party.

Sep 2, 2026

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