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Drafting Considerations for Marital Settlement Agreements

By Rebecca L. Palmer and Crystal E. Buit
November 28, 2012

When drafting marital settlement agreements, there are many considerations to be made as to the myriad provisions contained therein. Often, however, these vital components can be inadvertently overlooked, particularly during the rush of a mediation when parties, and their attorneys, are in a hurry to have an agreement signed before one party changes his or her mind after hours of settlement negotiations. In order to ensure that important provisions are incorporated into every marital settlement agreement, mediated or not, it is advisable to consider the following prior to finalizing any agreement.

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