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Separation Agreement Template

Many married couples who have decided to separate but are not yet ready for divorce decide to enter into separation agreements to put in writing any decisions they have made about their finances and their children.

Protect yourself if you and your partner decide to live separately before starting divorce or dissolution proceedings with this simple to use separation agreement template. This straightforward separation agreement template contains everything you need to protect both parties through separation proceedings, ensuring that both comply with the law.

It covers periodic payments during the separation, administration of the marital property, division of assets and funds, as well as the status of funds in joint bank accounts.

What is a separation agreement template?

A separation agreement template is a template agreement which you will be able to download and complete, it is simple and easy to complete. A separation agreement is for couples who do not wish to divorce but have decided to live separately.

In essence a separation agreement is an agreement between you and your partner that will set out the division of your property and the rate and duration of periodical payments which may need to be made from one spouse to the other whilst you are separated.

It is important to note that a separation agreement template does not alter your marital status, you and your spouse will still remain married even after entering into a separation agreement.

A separation agreement template may also be used to set out in general terms the arrangements you and your spouse have agreed upon in relation to your children.

When to use:

Use this this separation agreement:

• When you and your partner decide to live separately but are not yet ready to divorce.

What this covers:

This separation agreement template covers:

• The arrangements for separating to prevent disagreements in the future
• The division of finances and financial considerations
• Contact arrangements for the children
• The groundwork for the consent agreement in the divorce
• It may not be legally binding but can be taken into consideration and become legally binding by the court
• It may also be viewed favourably and confirmed by the court, if and when the time comes to divorce.

Enforcing a separation agreement

The general approach by the courts in relation to separation agreements is that the courts will not interfere with a separation agreement which has been agreed between competent adults. However, they may do so if there has been a significant change in the circumstances of the parties.

In situations where one party is in a stronger position than the other, it is important to obtain independent legal advice to prevent the courts from concluding that one party was forced into the separation agreement.