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].
1---2name: divorce-settlement-summary3description: Produces structured summaries of U.S. divorce settlement agreements (MSAs), extracting material terms across property, custody, support, taxes, insurance, fees, and deadlines. Triggers on requests for divorce settlement summary, MSA summary, marital settlement agreement, property division, child custody, parenting plan, child support, or alimony extraction.4---56# Divorce Settlement Summary78Neutral, litigation-ready summary of a divorce settlement agreement extracting all material terms and action items.910## Quick Start1112Collect 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)1718## Output Template1920Fill every applicable section. Omit only sections the agreement does not address.2122### 1) Identifying Information23- Parties24- Case number25- Court/jurisdiction (state + county)26- Agreement date / effective date27- Status (executed / draft / contingent on approval)28- Incorporation into judgment (yes/no; conditions)2930### 2) Marital Property Division3132Short narrative, then table by asset class:3334| Asset Class | Specific Asset | Value / Valuation Date | Awarded To | Transfer Mechanics | Deadline / Conditions |35|---|---|---|---|---|---|3637Asset 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).3839### 3) Debts and Liabilities4041| Debt Type | Creditor / Account | Balance / Date | Responsibility | Refinance / Indemnity | Deadline |42|---|---|---|---|---|---|4344### 4) Child Custody and Parenting Plan45- Legal custody (sole/joint; decision domains)46- Physical custody / timesharing (% if stated)47- Regular schedule, holiday schedule, vacation/travel48- Transportation / exchange logistics49- Communication protocols (methods, notice periods)50- Relocation / modification clauses51- Supervision / restrictions52- Tie-breaker / dispute mechanism5354### 5) Child Support55- Guideline basis (state guideline / deviation)56- Obligor → obligee; amount and frequency57- Start date, duration, termination triggers58- Health insurance (who, plan, cost split)59- Unreimbursed medical (allocation %, thresholds)60- Childcare / education / extracurricular allocations61- Payment method (wage assignment / direct)62- Arrears treatment6364### 6) Spousal Support / Alimony65- Type (temporary / rehabilitative / permanent / lump sum)66- Amount, frequency, start date, duration67- Termination / modification triggers68- Tax treatment (if stated)69- Security (life insurance, liens, guarantees)7071### 7) Taxes72- Filing status allocations73- Dependency exemptions / credits74- Refund / liability allocation75- Property transfer tax responsibilities76- Retirement transfer treatment7778### 8) Insurance and Benefits79- Life insurance securing support (amount, beneficiary, duration)80- Health insurance obligations81- COBRA / continuation coverage8283### 9) Attorney's Fees and Costs84- Fee responsibility and any reimbursement/offsets8586### 10) Dispute Resolution and Enforcement87- Mediation / arbitration requirements88- Venue / forum selection89- Enforcement / contempt provisions9091### 11) Confidentiality / Non-Disparagement92- Scope and exceptions (court filings, legal advice, compliance)9394### 12) Deadlines and Action Items9596| Action | Responsible Party | Deadline | Proof Required |97|---|---|---|---|9899Cover: deed transfers, refinancing, QDRO submission, account rollovers, title changes, document deliveries.100101### 13) Exhibits and Attachments102103List each exhibit with a one-line description. Do not reproduce contents.104105### 14) Ambiguities / Inconsistencies106107Identify unclear or conflicting terms factually.108109## Pitfalls and Checks110111- **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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