Free Marriage Separation Agreement

Introduction:

This Marriage Separation Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [Date], by and between [Your Name] ("Spouse 1") and [Spouse 2's Name] ("Spouse 2"). This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions governing the separation of the parties before finalizing their divorce.

1. Statement of Separation

Spouse 1 and Spouse 2 hereby agree to live separate and apart from each other, commencing on the 1st day of April 2050.

2. Property Division

2.1 Real Property: The parties involved, in due accordance with fairness and justice, shall divide any real property in which they hold joint or individual ownership. This includes all properties without any limitation and specifically incorporates the marital home, which is located at the given address [Your Company Address]. The division will seek to maintain an equitable distribution, reflecting any contributions made by either party concerning the acquisition, upkeep, and appreciation of these properties.

2.2 Personal Property: All items of personal property involved in this case, which includes, but is not limited to, household items, pieces of furniture, vehicles, and other assets, should be divided fairly as decided by the parties. This implies an equitable division as per the terms of an agreement that is mutually decided on and acceptable to both parties involved.

2.3 Bank Accounts and Investments: It is agreed that the parties involved shall undertake the process of dividing any bank accounts and investment portfolios that they jointly hold. Such division shall be executed in an equitable manner which ensures that fairness predominates. In determining what constitutes a fair division, the parties shall take into consideration several factors.

3. Financial Support

3.1 Spousal Support: Spouse 1 agrees to pay spousal support to Spouse 2 for $1,500 per month, commencing on the 1st day of May 2024, and continuing until the earliest of the following events:

• The remarriage of Spouse 2.

• The cohabitation of Spouse 2 with a romantic partner for a period exceeding three months.

• The death of either Spouse 1 or Spouse 2.

• A court order modifying or terminating the spousal support obligation.

3.2 Child Support: The parties shall abide by the child support guidelines of [State/Country], with Spouse 1 agreeing to pay child support to Spouse 2 for $800 per month for the support of their minor children, commencing on April 1, 2050, and continuing until the youngest child reaches the age of 18 years old, graduates from high school, or becomes emancipated, whichever occurs later.

4. Child Custody and Visitation

4.1 Legal Custody: Both parties involved shall jointly hold the legal custody of their minor children. This means that they will together share the right and duty to make crucial decisions. These major decisions will encompass various fields such as the education of the minor children, taking care of their healthcare needs, and their overall welfare. The highlighted aspect that both parties should note is that these decisions must be made collectively and collaboratively.

4.2 Physical Custody: The parties shall share physical custody of the children on a bi-weekly basis. The children shall reside with Spouse 1 from Monday to Wednesday of one week and with Spouse 2 from Thursday to Sunday of the same week. The following week, the custody schedule shall alternate, with the children residing with Spouse 2 from Monday to Wednesday and with Spouse 1 from Thursday to Sunday. This alternating schedule shall continue until further agreement or court order.

5. Health Insurance and Medical Expenses

5.1 Health Insurance: The first spouse has agreed that they will continue to provide health insurance coverage that will be beneficial for the second spouse as well as for their minor children if any are involved, and this agreement will remain in place until such time that the legal proceedings of their divorce have been finalized.

5.2. Medical Expenses: The parties involved are obliged to share equally between them any costs of medical expenses that are not covered by insurance, which are incurred for the sake of the children who are still under the age of majority.

6. Tax Considerations

6.1 Filing Status: The individuals or groups that are engaged in this agreement are required, according to the terms stipulated herein, to individually submit their tax returns for the specific tax year during which the separation between the parties takes place.

6.2 Dependency Exemptions: The parties involved shall come to a mutual understanding and agreement regarding the distribution of dependency exemptions which are specifically for any minor children under their care. This arrangement is to be made for the proper allocation of tax-related benefits or burdens.

7. Legal Fees

Under the terms of this Agreement, it is the duty and responsibility of each partaking party to handle and bear the costs associated with their respective legal fees. These legal fees are those that are incurred in the process of undertaking and completing negotiations, as well as throughout the process of execution of this specific Agreement.

8. Amendments

For any changes, alterations, or adjustments to be made to this Agreement, it is required that such amendments or modifications are documented in written form. Furthermore, these changes must be acknowledged and validated through the signatures of the two parties that are involved in this Agreement.

9. Governing Law:

The rules that are associated with this Agreement, along with the interpretations of those rules and the execution steps involved in this Agreement, are all supposed to be thoroughly overseen and figured out or determined under the thorough guidance of laws and legal stipulations. These laws and stipulations are from the designated jurisdiction, which would either be a specific State or Country, as per assignment in the Agreement.

10. Entire Agreement:

The Agreement being referred to is understood to form the comprehensive understanding and agreement between the parties that are involved, in regards to the subject matter that is contained within. Furthermore, it effectively replaces and supersedes all prior agreements, discussions, or understandings between the parties. It is important to note that this refers to both written agreements and discussions, as well as any oral agreements, discussions, or understandings that may have previously taken place between the participating parties.

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

[YOUR NAME]

[DATE SIGNED]

[SPOUSE 2'S NAME]

[DATE SIGNED]

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