A marital settlement agreement is a document that specifies the terms and conditions of the divorce. These terms often include division of property and assets, division of debts, spousal support, child support, and payment of attorney’s fees.
Marital settlement agreements come with some advantages – they are more efficient, less costly, can eliminate the need for the spouses to go to court, and clearly lay out the terms of the divorce. The parties and their attorneys often use mediation to discuss and work through the terms of the marital settlement agreement. After the agreement is completed and entered into, it is treated like a contract and is legally binding. Marital settlement agreements are usually filed with the final judgment. If the parties cannot agree upon the terms of the marital settlement agreement, then the parties will likely have to litigate the issues in court.
If you require legal assistance regarding a marital settlement agreement, it is important to have an experienced attorney who can properly prepare and negotiate a valid agreement that will protect your best interests. Miami family law attorneys at Richard A. Schurr, P.A. have successfully represented clients all over Florida in a variety of divorce and family law matters. As your attorneys, we will explain the advantages and limitations of entering into a marital settlement agreement, as well as negotiate and draft the agreement so that it is enforceable in court. Richard A. Schurr, Esq. is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Marital and Family Law Mediator with the experience and skills necessary to represent you in mediation as your attorney, or as an independent mediator to help you and your spouse resolve your family law disputes.
To schedule a consultation with an experienced Miami marital settlement agreement attorney, please call Richard A. Schurr P.A. at (305) 204-4924 or fill out and submit our online Contact Us form. We are dedicated to protecting your interests and providing you with the utmost in professional, high-quality legal representation.