Family Law Agreement

FAMILY LAW AGREEMENT

This Family Law Agreement (the Agreement) is made and entered into on this Date: by and between Client Name: residing at ("Party A"), and Client Name: residing at ("Party B").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Parties were married on and have separated as of ; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to settle by agreement and not by further litigation all questions of custody, support, property division, and other rights and obligations arising from the marital relationship; and

WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge they have each had the opportunity to obtain independent legal counsel and have made the representations and warranties set forth below.

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Minor Child" means any child of the Parties under eighteen (18) years of age or otherwise dependent as defined by applicable law. 1.2 Terms not otherwise defined shall have the meanings commonly ascribed in family law and contextually herein.

2. CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME

2.1 Legal Custody: The Parties agree that legal custody of the Parties' minor child(ren) shall be: Joint Primary to Party A Primary to Party B

2.2 Physical Custody and Parenting Time: The Parties shall adhere to the parenting plan described below. The Parties agree to share parenting time as follows:

2.3 Decision Making: Major decisions regarding education, health care, religion, and extracurricular activities shall be made by: Jointly Party A Party B

3. CHILD SUPPORT

3.1 Amount: Party shall pay child support in the amount of $ per , commencing on .

3.2 Additional Expenses: The Parties shall share uninsured medical, dental, educational, and childcare expenses in the following proportions: Party A , Party B .

4. SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY)

4.1 Payment: Party shall pay spousal support in the amount of $ per , for a period of , subject to modification as provided herein.

4.2 Termination Events: Spousal support obligations shall terminate upon the earliest of remarriage of the recipient, death of either Party, or further order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

5. DIVISION OF PROPERTY

5.1 The Parties agree to the following division of marital property and liabilities. Each Party shall execute any documents reasonably necessary to effectuate the transfers set forth below.

6. DEBTS AND LIABILITIES

6.1 The Parties shall be responsible for debts as allocated below. Each Party shall indemnify and hold the other harmless from any liability for debts allocated solely to that Party.

7. INSURANCE AND BENEFITS

7.1 Health Insurance: Party shall maintain health insurance for the minor child(ren) if available at reasonable cost. Uncovered medical expenses shall be allocated as set forth in Section 3.

7.2 Life Insurance: The Parties agree to maintain life insurance policies naming the minor child(ren) or the other Party as beneficiary in an amount of $ , subject to availability and cost.

8. TAXES

8.1 The Parties agree who shall claim the minor child(ren) as dependents for federal and state income tax purposes for each calendar year, which shall be:

9. ATTORNEYS' FEES

9.1 Each Party shall bear their own attorneys' fees and costs unless a court awards fees for enforcement or modification in accordance with applicable law.

10. ENFORCEMENT, MODIFICATION AND ARBITRATION

10.1 Enforcement: The Parties agree this Agreement may be filed with a court and enforced as a binding contract and, where required, as a consent order. Remedies for breach include specific performance, injunctive relief, and damages.

10.2 Modification: Except as otherwise provided, this Agreement may be modified only by a written instrument signed by both Parties and approved by the court when court approval is required.

10.3 Arbitration: The Parties agree do not agree to submit disputes arising under this Agreement to binding arbitration. If arbitration is selected, the Parties will execute a separate arbitration agreement specifying procedure.

11. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

11.1 Each Party represents and warrants that: (a) they have the capacity to enter into this Agreement; (b) they have provided full and accurate disclosure of assets, liabilities, income and expenses; and (c) this Agreement is executed voluntarily and without undue influence, fraud, or duress.

12. NOTICES

12.1 All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the Parties at the addresses below (or to such other address as a Party may designate in writing).

13. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflicts of law principles.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties with respect to the subjects addressed herein and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements, whether oral or written.

15. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and shall be construed so as to give maximum effect to the Parties' intent.

16. AMENDMENT AND WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

16.1 No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties. 16.2 This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original.

17. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The Parties acknowledge that they fully understand the terms and legal effect of this Agreement, that they have had the opportunity to seek independent legal advice, and that they enter into this Agreement knowingly and voluntarily.

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