What should be included in a divorce settlement agreement?
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What should be included in a divorce settlement agreement?
A divorce settlement agreement is a legally-binding document* in which you and your spouse agree on the terms of your divorce and can cover a full range of topics, including child support, spousal support, division of property, custody and visitation rights, and any other issues that are relevant to your situation.
How do you split credit card debt in a divorce?
The basicsMost importantly, try to leave your marriage with no joint debt.Pay off the joint cards together or divide up the debt on joint cards and transfer it to cards in each partner’s name.Cancel all undiscussed joint credit cards.Clearly agree to who will pay off the debt on which cards.
Who is responsible for debt in a divorce?
A court will generally take the position that debts accrued during the relationship, either jointly or individually, were for the mutual benefit of both parties with mutual knowledge or consent of the other party and therefore responsibility is shared by both parties.
Can a spouse ruin your credit?
Getting married and changing your name won’t affect your credit reports, credit history or credit scores. One spouse’s poor credit won’t impact the other spouse — unless you jointly apply for a loan or open a joint account. Married couples do not have to apply for credit together.
