Settlement Agreements

Parties who reach agreement on some or all issues in their case typically memorialize those agreements in a marital settlement agreement. A “marital settlement” agreement (MSA, sometimes referred to as “marital termination” agreement), allows spouses (or registered domestic partners) seeking a legal separation, dissolution or judgment of nullity to formally resolve their contested disputes and claims.

A comprehensive marital settlement agreement usually provides for all of the following:

• Characterization of property interests and characterization and division of the community estate (assets and debts);
• Adjustment of reimbursement claims and income tax issues;
• Payment of child support, spousal support and attorney fees and costs;
• Child custody and visitation; and
• Certain waivers and indemnification agreements between the spouses.

Our office has extensive experience negotiating and drafting marital settlement agreements. Whether you are looking for someone to put the terms of an agreement already made into a formal legal document, or are seeking representation to negotiate the terms of a marital settlement agreement, F&R Law Group can help.