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.4tags:5 - litigation6 - summarization7 - summary8---910# Divorce Settlement Summary1112Neutral, litigation-ready summary of a divorce settlement agreement extracting all material terms and action items.1314## Quick Start1516Collect before summarizing:17- Executed or draft settlement agreement (with attachments/exhibits/schedules)18- Case identifiers (parties, case number, court/jurisdiction, settlement date)19- Parenting plan / custody exhibit (if separate)20- Financial schedules (asset/debt lists, QDRO details, support worksheets)2122## Output Template2324Fill every applicable section. Omit only sections the agreement does not address.2526### 1) Identifying Information27- Parties28- Case number29- Court/jurisdiction (state + county)30- Agreement date / effective date31- Status (executed / draft / contingent on approval)32- Incorporation into judgment (yes/no; conditions)3334### 2) Marital Property Division3536Short narrative, then table by asset class:3738| Asset Class | Specific Asset | Value / Valuation Date | Awarded To | Transfer Mechanics | Deadline / Conditions |39|---|---|---|---|---|---|4041Asset 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).4243### 3) Debts and Liabilities4445| Debt Type | Creditor / Account | Balance / Date | Responsibility | Refinance / Indemnity | Deadline |46|---|---|---|---|---|---|4748### 4) Child Custody and Parenting Plan49- Legal custody (sole/joint; decision domains)50- Physical custody / timesharing (% if stated)51- Regular schedule, holiday schedule, vacation/travel52- Transportation / exchange logistics53- Communication protocols (methods, notice periods)54- Relocation / modification clauses55- Supervision / restrictions56- Tie-breaker / dispute mechanism5758### 5) Child Support59- Guideline basis (state guideline / deviation)60- Obligor → obligee; amount and frequency61- Start date, duration, termination triggers62- Health insurance (who, plan, cost split)63- Unreimbursed medical (allocation %, thresholds)64- Childcare / education / extracurricular allocations65- Payment method (wage assignment / direct)66- Arrears treatment6768### 6) Spousal Support / Alimony69- Type (temporary / rehabilitative / permanent / lump sum)70- Amount, frequency, start date, duration71- Termination / modification triggers72- Tax treatment (if stated)73- Security (life insurance, liens, guarantees)7475### 7) Taxes76- Filing status allocations77- Dependency exemptions / credits78- Refund / liability allocation79- Property transfer tax responsibilities80- Retirement transfer treatment8182### 8) Insurance and Benefits83- Life insurance securing support (amount, beneficiary, duration)84- Health insurance obligations85- COBRA / continuation coverage8687### 9) Attorney's Fees and Costs88- Fee responsibility and any reimbursement/offsets8990### 10) Dispute Resolution and Enforcement91- Mediation / arbitration requirements92- Venue / forum selection93- Enforcement / contempt provisions9495### 11) Confidentiality / Non-Disparagement96- Scope and exceptions (court filings, legal advice, compliance)9798### 12) Deadlines and Action Items99100| Action | Responsible Party | Deadline | Proof Required |101|---|---|---|---|102103Cover: deed transfers, refinancing, QDRO submission, account rollovers, title changes, document deliveries.104105### 13) Exhibits and Attachments106107List each exhibit with a one-line description. Do not reproduce contents.108109### 14) Ambiguities / Inconsistencies110111Identify unclear or conflicting terms factually.112113## Pitfalls and Checks114115- **Neutrality**: No fairness analysis or advocacy language.116- **Precision**: Use exact figures, dates, and percentages from the agreement.117- **Gaps**: Flag missing data or cross-referenced schedules as "not provided."118- **Jurisdiction**: Note state-specific terms without redefining them; custody and support rules vary by state.119- **Citations**: Mark uncertain legal citations as `[VERIFY]`.
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