Deed Format: More formal, requires witnesses, carries greater legal weight. Recommended where substantial assets are involved or if you want stronger enforceability.
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What is the first party's full name?
Full legal name as it appears on official documents
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What is the first party's address?
Current residential address including postcode
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What is the second party's full name?
Full legal name as it appears on official documents
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What is the second party's address?
Current residential address including postcode
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When did you get married?
The date of your marriage ceremony
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Where did you get married?
The venue or location of your marriage ceremony
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When will this agreement be dated?
The official date this agreement is made
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When did/will you separate?
The date you began living separately or intend to separate
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Do you have children of this marriage?
Children who need arrangements made for them
❌No Children
✅Yes, We Have Children
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Tell us about your children
Add each child's details
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Where will the children primarily live?
Choose the main residence arrangement
1️⃣With First Party
2️⃣With Second Party
🔄Shared Residence
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What contact arrangements for the children?
How often will the non-resident parent see the children?
📅Alternate Weekends
🗓️Every Weekend
📆Weekends + Midweek
⚖️50/50 Shared Care
✏️Custom Arrangement
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How will holidays be shared?
Arrangements for school holidays, Christmas, etc.
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What child maintenance arrangement?
How will financial support for the children be handled?
📊CMS Rates
🤝Private Agreed Amount
⚖️No Maintenance (50/50)
CMS Guidance: Child Maintenance Service calculates maintenance based on the paying parent's gross income. Basic rate: 12% for one child, 16% for two, 19% for three or more.
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Tell us about the family home
The main property you lived in together
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What will happen to the family home?
Choose the arrangement for the property
🏷️Sell & Split Proceeds
1️⃣Transfer to First Party
2️⃣Transfer to Second Party
⏰Deferred Sale
📋Retain Current Arrangement
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Is there a mortgage on the property?
Details of any existing mortgage
❌No Mortgage
✅Yes, There's a Mortgage
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Are there other significant assets to divide?
Vehicles, savings, investments, valuables, etc.
❌No Other Assets
✅Yes, Add Assets
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Are there debts or liabilities to divide?
Joint loans, credit cards, overdrafts, etc.
❌No Joint Debts
✅Yes, Add Debts
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What about joint bank accounts?
How will joint accounts be handled?
🔒Close & Split Equally
1️⃣Transfer to First Party
2️⃣Transfer to Second Party
❌No Joint Accounts
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What about spousal maintenance?
Financial support between the spouses
✂️Clean Break (No Maintenance)
⏱️Fixed Term Payments
🔄Ongoing Maintenance
💵Lump Sum Payment
Clean Break: Both parties waive any future claims for spousal maintenance. This provides certainty and finality but should only be chosen if both parties can support themselves financially.
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How will pensions be handled?
Pension rights built up during the marriage
📋Each Retain Own Pension
⚖️Offset Against Other Assets
📊Pension Sharing Order
Note: Pension sharing orders require a court order even with agreement. This agreement can record intentions, but legal advice should be sought for pension division.
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Any life insurance policies?
Existing life insurance arrangements
❌No Life Insurance
✅Yes, There's Life Insurance
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Have both parties received legal advice?
Independent legal advice strengthens the agreement
✅Both Received Advice
1️⃣First Party Only
2️⃣Second Party Only
❌Neither Party
Important: While not legally required, independent legal advice for both parties significantly strengthens the agreement's validity and helps ensure it would be upheld by a court.
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Should this agreement be confidential?
Restrict disclosure of the agreement terms
🔐Yes, Keep Confidential
📢No Confidentiality Needed
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How should disputes be resolved?
If disagreements arise about this agreement
🤝Mediation First
⚖️Binding Arbitration
🏛️Court Proceedings
Mediation: A neutral mediator helps both parties reach agreement. Less expensive and adversarial than court proceedings.