Sample Agreement Outline for Divorce

Preamble

This Divorce Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into on this day of [Date], by and between [Full Name of Party One], residing at [Address of Party One], hereinafter referred to as "Party One", and [Full Name of Party Two], residing at [Address of Party Two], hereinafter referred to as "Party Two". Party One and Party Two collectively shall be known as the "Parties".

Recitals

WHEREAS, the Parties were lawfully married on [Marriage Date] in [Place of Marriage];

WHEREAS, irreconcilable differences have arisen between the Parties, and they have mutually agreed to terminate their marriage pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to settle between themselves all questions of property rights, alimony, child custody, and all other rights and obligations arising out of their marital relationship.

Terms and Conditions

1. Division of Property

The Parties agree to divide their marital property as follows:

• Party One shall retain ownership of [Property/Asset Description].

• Party Two shall retain ownership of [Property/Asset Description].

• The Parties agree to sell [Property/Asset Description] and equally divide any proceeds from such sale.

2. Alimony

Party One/Party Two agrees to pay alimony to the other party in the amount of [Amount] per month, commencing on [Start Date] and continuing until [End Date/Condition for Termination].

3. Child Custody and Support

The Parties have [number] minor children from the marriage: [Names and Ages of Children].

• Legal Custody: The Parties agree that it is in the best interest of the children for [Type of Legal Custody: joint/legal/sole] custody to be awarded to [Party Name].

• Physical Custody: The primary residence of the children shall be with [Party Name].

• Visitation: [Describe visitation arrangements].

• Child Support: Party [One/Two] shall pay child support in the amount of [Amount] per month, commencing on [Start Date], until the children reach the age of majority or graduate from high school, whichever occurs later.

4. Debts

Each Party agrees to be solely responsible for their individually incurred debts. Joint debts shall be handled as follows:

• [Specific Debt]: Party One is solely responsible for payment.

• [Specific Debt]: Party Two is solely responsible for payment.

5. Waiver of Future Claims

Each Party waives any and all future claims against the other, including but not limited to claims for spousal support, except as provided in this Agreement.

6. Miscellaneous Provisions

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties concerning its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing, signed by both Parties.

This Agreement shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of [State Name].

Signatures

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

[Your Name]

Party 2

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