separation agreement examples

[Cleo]

Hi,
Want to try to minimize legal costs before I'm bankrupt so attempting to come up with my own separation agreement/offer to settle. My lawyer has been useless so far and it has cost me tons of money. Ex is willing to cooperate and I would like to hammer out the basics of a settlement agreement on my own to save costs, run it by my lawyer and then present it to my ex. I am looking for some examples of separation agreements that would include custody and property division. I have found good pointers on this site but not quite a full agreement that would include both CC and property division.

I was common law for 19 years, 2 children (14 and 15) and we want a shared custody arrangement. We will divide assets and debts in half.

Would appreciate it if some members here would be willing to share copies (remove sensitive info of course) of their agreements. I understand that every situation is different but I'd like to see what worked for others on this site. Many thanks

[Mess]

There's a workbook with a CD with documents you can print off at Staples, Indigo, Chapters, etc. You can find most/all of the info on the net but the book saves you a lot of hunting.

Mostly you want correct working and making sure you have dealt will are areas, so the workbook will cover you there. The main thing is if you and the ex agree on stuff, if that's all ok with you both then really you just need the templates and then get a cheap neighbourhood lawyer for each of you to sign it off.

[fieldgrey]

Originally Posted by Cleo

Hi,
Want to try to minimize legal costs before I'm bankrupt so attempting to come up with my own separation agreement/offer to settle. My lawyer has been useless so far and it has cost me tons of money. Ex is willing to cooperate and I would like to hammer out the basics of a settlement agreement on my own to save costs, run it by my lawyer and then present it to my ex. I am looking for some examples of separation agreements that would include custody and property division. I have found good pointers on this site but not quite a full agreement that would include both CC and property division.

I was common law for 19 years, 2 children (14 and 15) and we want a shared custody arrangement. We will divide assets and debts in half.

Would appreciate it if some members here would be willing to share copies (remove sensitive info of course) of their agreements. I understand that every situation is different but I'd like to see what worked for others on this site. Many thanks

Send me a private message with your email address and I will send you my separation agreement. We were common law for 17 years, we did not have children, so it only addresses spousal support and division of assets. It was drafted by two very good lawyers.

FG