About This Template
This Divorce Settlement Agreement template has been professionally drafted to help divorcing couples document their agreement on various aspects of their separation. It covers property division, financial arrangements, and child custody matters in a comprehensive manner that can be presented to solicitors and the court.
When To Use This Template
Use this template when you and your spouse have agreed on the terms of your divorce and want to document these agreements. This can be particularly useful:
- Before meeting with solicitors to reduce legal costs
- When pursuing an uncontested divorce
- When you want to ensure all important matters are addressed
- To help structure mediation discussions
- When you need a framework for negotiating settlement terms
What's Included
- Details of both parties
- Background information about the marriage and separation
- Division of real property (homes, land, etc.)
- Division of personal property (vehicles, furniture, etc.)
- Division of financial assets (bank accounts, investments, pensions)
- Division of debts and liabilities
- Spousal maintenance arrangements
- Child custody and living arrangements
- Child maintenance provisions
- Tax considerations
- Future dispute resolution mechanisms
How To Use This Template
Download the template in your preferred format (PDF or Word). For customisation, use the Word version and fill in all required information. Alternatively, use our online customisation tool before downloading to create a personalised version.
This document should be completed by both parties together, ideally with the assistance of a mediator or solicitors. Once completed, both parties should sign the agreement, and it's recommended to have the signatures witnessed.
The completed agreement can then be presented to your solicitors and the court as part of your divorce proceedings.
Legal Considerations
This template is designed to comply with current divorce legislation, but laws vary by location and change over time. We recommend reviewing the document to ensure it meets your specific needs and complies with local regulations.
Key legal considerations include:
- The agreement should be fair and reasonable to both parties
- Full financial disclosure should be made by both parties before signing
- Both parties should ideally have independent legal advice before signing
- Child arrangements must be in the best interests of the children
- The court has the final say on whether to approve the agreement