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Marital Settlement Agreement
Free marital settlement agreement outline covering property division, support, and custody terms for a divorce. Each spouse should have independent legal counsel.
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This free marital settlement agreement covers 1. Property Division, 2. Debt Division, 3. Spousal Support, 4. Child Custody and Support (if applicable), 5. Health Insurance with 11 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for individuals and small businesses handling a straightforward legal document themselves needing a clear, professional document without commissioning custom legal drafting for a routine situation. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Marital Settlement Agreement
Spouse A: [Name] Spouse B: [Name] Date: [Date]
The parties, being married on [Marriage Date] and now separating/divorcing, agree to the following terms to resolve all issues arising from their marriage.
1. Property Division
Spouse A receives: [List assets — real estate, accounts, vehicles] Spouse B receives: [List assets]
2. Debt Division
[How marital debts are allocated between the parties.]
3. Spousal Support
[ ] No spousal support requested by either party. [ ] [Spouse] will pay [Amount] per [month] for [Duration], per [State] guidelines.
4. Child Custody and Support (if applicable)
[Reference a separate, detailed parenting plan; state child support amount per state guidelines.]
5. Health Insurance
[How health coverage is handled post-divorce, including any COBRA rights.]
6. Retirement Accounts
[Division of any retirement accounts, noting a QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) may be separately required to actually transfer retirement funds.]
7. Full Disclosure
Each party confirms they have fully and honestly disclosed all assets, debts, and income.
8. Independent Legal Counsel
Each party acknowledges they had the opportunity to review this Agreement with their own independent attorney.
Spouse A: ______________________ Date: ____________ Spouse B: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is NOT a substitute for legal advice. Divorce settlements have significant, often irreversible financial and parental consequences, and courts require specific formats/disclosures that vary by state. EACH spouse should have their own family law attorney — one attorney cannot represent both sides, and an unrepresented spouse can later challenge an agreement as unfair.*
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- 8 standard sections: 1. Property Division, 2. Debt Division, 3. Spousal Support, 4. Child Custody and Support (if applicable), 5. Health Insurance, 6. Retirement Accounts, …
- 11 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Before involving a lawyer
A solid starting draft to review with counsel, or to use directly for a low-stakes situation.
FAQ
Is this marital settlement agreement template really free?
Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this marital settlement agreement as a PDF without creating an account.
What does this marital settlement agreement cover?
This legal template includes 1. Property Division, 2. Debt Division, 3. Spousal Support, 4. Child Custody and Support (if applicable). Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Legal documents are exactly where a generic template is most likely to miss something that matters — the right structure, required disclosures, and even which clauses are enforceable all vary by state and situation. Use this as a starting point for a conversation with a licensed attorney, not a substitute for one.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 11 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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