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THE
DIVORCE AGREEMENT
As a practicing domestic relation attorney
for more than 35 years, I have extensive inside knowledge of the law and court
procedure and the many issues that can arise during a divorce.
Your divorce agreement may be one of the
most important documents
you will ever sign.
The mediator will help draft the
legal Divorce Agreement.
Your comprehensive Divorce Agreement will
include:
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Legal custody of minor children
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2. |
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Physical custody and parenting schedules |
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3. |
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Child
support |
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4. |
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College costs, educational trusts, and
custodial accounts |
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5. |
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Tax
deductions/exemptions |
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6. |
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Marital
residence: buyout, transfer, sale, joint ownership, tax
consequences |
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7. |
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Capital
gains tax consequences upon sale and transfer of property |
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8. |
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Medical insurance coverage for children
and (divorced) ex-spouse |
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9. |
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Life
insurance coverage |
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10. |
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Alimony |
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11. |
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Self-employed, family or other business |
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12. |
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Retirement/pension plans: 401K, 403B, TIAA-CREF,
IRA |
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Brokerage, bank, and investment accounts |
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Stock options, stock, bonds and funds,
whole/universal life insurance |
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15. |
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Federal
and state taxes |
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Trusts: beneficial interests,
irrevocable and revocable |
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Investment/rental property: income,
expenses, ownership and taxes |
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18. |
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Vehicles, house contents, and
miscellaneous assets |
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19. |
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Liabilities: charge card debt, car loans
and lease, mortgage and equity line, promissory note, educational debt, and all
other debt |
At
Mark Berson Mediation, I shall make every effort to assist each of you in making the
best decisions in each of these important areas that will be included in your
Divorce Agreement.
Informed
decisions are crucial so you will not only be satisfied with the settlement now,
but also in the future. |