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Lawyers Preparing Marital Settlement Agreements in California
If you are considering divorce or have already taken action to facilitate a divorce, you should speak with an attorney about a marital settlement agreement. At Claery & Green, our experienced divorce lawyers prepare a number of important legal documents for clients in California, including marital settlement agreements. A marital settlement agreement is a contract between two married people that specifies the terms of a divorce and addresses such things as division of property & assets, spousal support, child custody & visitation, and payment of lawyers’ fees. Marital settlement agreements are ideal for those couples wishing to openly discuss and negotiate the terms of their divorce together, without involvement from court.
A skilled divorce lawyer from our firm will help you through every step of drafting a marital settlement agreement. Your marital settlement agreement will be tailored to address only those issues that are specific to your situation and important to you or your spouse. Your marital settlement agreement could address any of the following areas:
- Parental Responsibility
- Visitation Schedule
- Home, Real Estate & Mortgages
- Division of Property & Liabilities
- Division of retirement benefits
- Sale of specific assets
- Child Support
- Health Insurance
- Family Pets
- Spousal Support/Alimony
If you and your spouse are considering a marital settlement agreement in California, you should be aware of how helpful it is to have a lawyer’s assistance during this time. An attorney from our firm will help you both prepare an agreement that suits everyone involved in a fast, efficient manner. Individuals without the proper legal training can have a difficult time preparing a marital settlement agreement, and can inadvertently place themselves at risk of being taken advantage of either in the present or at a later date. Having a California divorce attorney to look out for your best interests during the drafting of a marital settlement agreement will prevent problems in your future and will ensure that your divorce proceeds seamlessly.
For more information about marital settlement agreements, contact a California divorce attorney at Claery & Green!