Divorce Settlement Summary
Neutral, litigation-ready summary of a divorce settlement agreement extracting all material terms and action items.
Quick Start
Collect before summarizing:
- Executed or draft settlement agreement (with attachments/exhibits/schedules)
- Case identifiers (parties, case number, court/jurisdiction, settlement date)
- Parenting plan / custody exhibit (if separate)
- Financial schedules (asset/debt lists, QDRO details, support worksheets)
Output Template
Fill every applicable section. Omit only sections the agreement does not address.
1) Identifying Information
- Parties
- Case number
- Court/jurisdiction (state + county)
- Agreement date / effective date
- Status (executed / draft / contingent on approval)
- Incorporation into judgment (yes/no; conditions)
2) Marital Property Division
Short narrative, then table by asset class:
| Asset Class |
Specific Asset |
Value / Valuation Date |
Awarded To |
Transfer Mechanics |
Deadline / Conditions |
Asset classes: real property, financial accounts (bank/brokerage/crypto), retirement (401(k)/IRA/pension — note QDRO), business interests, vehicles/titled property, personal property, IP/royalties, other (stock options, windfalls, claims).
3) Debts and Liabilities
| Debt Type |
Creditor / Account |
Balance / Date |
Responsibility |
Refinance / Indemnity |
Deadline |
4) Child Custody and Parenting Plan
- Legal custody (sole/joint; decision domains)
- Physical custody / timesharing (% if stated)
- Regular schedule, holiday schedule, vacation/travel
- Transportation / exchange logistics
- Communication protocols (methods, notice periods)
- Relocation / modification clauses
- Supervision / restrictions
- Tie-breaker / dispute mechanism
5) Child Support
- Guideline basis (state guideline / deviation)
- Obligor → obligee; amount and frequency
- Start date, duration, termination triggers
- Health insurance (who, plan, cost split)
- Unreimbursed medical (allocation %, thresholds)
- Childcare / education / extracurricular allocations
- Payment method (wage assignment / direct)
- Arrears treatment
6) Spousal Support / Alimony
- Type (temporary / rehabilitative / permanent / lump sum)
- Amount, frequency, start date, duration
- Termination / modification triggers
- Tax treatment (if stated)
- Security (life insurance, liens, guarantees)
7) Taxes
- Filing status allocations
- Dependency exemptions / credits
- Refund / liability allocation
- Property transfer tax responsibilities
- Retirement transfer treatment
8) Insurance and Benefits
- Life insurance securing support (amount, beneficiary, duration)
- Health insurance obligations
- COBRA / continuation coverage
9) Attorney's Fees and Costs
- Fee responsibility and any reimbursement/offsets
10) Dispute Resolution and Enforcement
- Mediation / arbitration requirements
- Venue / forum selection
- Enforcement / contempt provisions
11) Confidentiality / Non-Disparagement
- Scope and exceptions (court filings, legal advice, compliance)
12) Deadlines and Action Items
| Action |
Responsible Party |
Deadline |
Proof Required |
Cover: deed transfers, refinancing, QDRO submission, account rollovers, title changes, document deliveries.
13) Exhibits and Attachments
List each exhibit with a one-line description. Do not reproduce contents.
14) Ambiguities / Inconsistencies
Identify unclear or conflicting terms factually.
Pitfalls and Checks
- Neutrality: No fairness analysis or advocacy language.
- Precision: Use exact figures, dates, and percentages from the agreement.
- Gaps: Flag missing data or cross-referenced schedules as "not provided."
- Jurisdiction: Note state-specific terms without redefining them; custody and support rules vary by state.
- Citations: Mark uncertain legal citations as
[VERIFY].
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6# Divorce Settlement Summary
7
8Neutral, litigation-ready summary of a divorce settlement agreement extracting all material terms and action items.
9
10## Quick Start
11
12Collect before summarizing:
13- Executed or draft settlement agreement (with attachments/exhibits/schedules)
14- Case identifiers (parties, case number, court/jurisdiction, settlement date)
15- Parenting plan / custody exhibit (if separate)
16- Financial schedules (asset/debt lists, QDRO details, support worksheets)
17
18## Output Template
19
20Fill every applicable section. Omit only sections the agreement does not address.
21
22### 1) Identifying Information
23- Parties
24- Case number
25- Court/jurisdiction (state + county)
26- Agreement date / effective date
27- Status (executed / draft / contingent on approval)
28- Incorporation into judgment (yes/no; conditions)
29
30### 2) Marital Property Division
31
32Short narrative, then table by asset class:
33
34| Asset Class | Specific Asset | Value / Valuation Date | Awarded To | Transfer Mechanics | Deadline / Conditions |
35|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36
37Asset classes: real property, financial accounts (bank/brokerage/crypto), retirement (401(k)/IRA/pension — note QDRO), business interests, vehicles/titled property, personal property, IP/royalties, other (stock options, windfalls, claims).
38
39### 3) Debts and Liabilities
40
41| Debt Type | Creditor / Account | Balance / Date | Responsibility | Refinance / Indemnity | Deadline |
42|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43
44### 4) Child Custody and Parenting Plan
45- Legal custody (sole/joint; decision domains)
46- Physical custody / timesharing (% if stated)
47- Regular schedule, holiday schedule, vacation/travel
48- Transportation / exchange logistics
49- Communication protocols (methods, notice periods)
50- Relocation / modification clauses
51- Supervision / restrictions
52- Tie-breaker / dispute mechanism
53
54### 5) Child Support
55- Guideline basis (state guideline / deviation)
56- Obligor → obligee; amount and frequency
57- Start date, duration, termination triggers
58- Health insurance (who, plan, cost split)
59- Unreimbursed medical (allocation %, thresholds)
60- Childcare / education / extracurricular allocations
61- Payment method (wage assignment / direct)
62- Arrears treatment
63
64### 6) Spousal Support / Alimony
65- Type (temporary / rehabilitative / permanent / lump sum)
66- Amount, frequency, start date, duration
67- Termination / modification triggers
68- Tax treatment (if stated)
69- Security (life insurance, liens, guarantees)
70
71### 7) Taxes
72- Filing status allocations
73- Dependency exemptions / credits
74- Refund / liability allocation
75- Property transfer tax responsibilities
76- Retirement transfer treatment
77
78### 8) Insurance and Benefits
79- Life insurance securing support (amount, beneficiary, duration)
80- Health insurance obligations
81- COBRA / continuation coverage
82
83### 9) Attorney's Fees and Costs
84- Fee responsibility and any reimbursement/offsets
85
86### 10) Dispute Resolution and Enforcement
87- Mediation / arbitration requirements
88- Venue / forum selection
89- Enforcement / contempt provisions
90
91### 11) Confidentiality / Non-Disparagement
92- Scope and exceptions (court filings, legal advice, compliance)
93
94### 12) Deadlines and Action Items
95
96| Action | Responsible Party | Deadline | Proof Required |
97|---|---|---|---|
98
99Cover: deed transfers, refinancing, QDRO submission, account rollovers, title changes, document deliveries.
100
101### 13) Exhibits and Attachments
102
103List each exhibit with a one-line description. Do not reproduce contents.
104
105### 14) Ambiguities / Inconsistencies
106
107Identify unclear or conflicting terms factually.
108
109## Pitfalls and Checks
110
111- **Neutrality**: No fairness analysis or advocacy language.
112- **Precision**: Use exact figures, dates, and percentages from the agreement.
113- **Gaps**: Flag missing data or cross-referenced schedules as "not provided."
114- **Jurisdiction**: Note state-specific terms without redefining them; custody and support rules vary by state.
115- **Citations**: Mark uncertain legal citations as `[VERIFY]`.
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