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.4license: Apache-2.05---67# Divorce Settlement Summary89Neutral, litigation-ready summary of a divorce settlement agreement extracting all material terms and action items.1011## Quick Start1213Collect before summarizing:14- Executed or draft settlement agreement (with attachments/exhibits/schedules)15- Case identifiers (parties, case number, court/jurisdiction, settlement date)16- Parenting plan / custody exhibit (if separate)17- Financial schedules (asset/debt lists, QDRO details, support worksheets)1819## Output Template2021Fill every applicable section. Omit only sections the agreement does not address.2223### 1) Identifying Information24- Parties25- Case number26- Court/jurisdiction (state + county)27- Agreement date / effective date28- Status (executed / draft / contingent on approval)29- Incorporation into judgment (yes/no; conditions)3031### 2) Marital Property Division3233Short narrative, then table by asset class:3435| Asset Class | Specific Asset | Value / Valuation Date | Awarded To | Transfer Mechanics | Deadline / Conditions |36|---|---|---|---|---|---|3738Asset 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).3940### 3) Debts and Liabilities4142| Debt Type | Creditor / Account | Balance / Date | Responsibility | Refinance / Indemnity | Deadline |43|---|---|---|---|---|---|4445### 4) Child Custody and Parenting Plan46- Legal custody (sole/joint; decision domains)47- Physical custody / timesharing (% if stated)48- Regular schedule, holiday schedule, vacation/travel49- Transportation / exchange logistics50- Communication protocols (methods, notice periods)51- Relocation / modification clauses52- Supervision / restrictions53- Tie-breaker / dispute mechanism5455### 5) Child Support56- Guideline basis (state guideline / deviation)57- Obligor → obligee; amount and frequency58- Start date, duration, termination triggers59- Health insurance (who, plan, cost split)60- Unreimbursed medical (allocation %, thresholds)61- Childcare / education / extracurricular allocations62- Payment method (wage assignment / direct)63- Arrears treatment6465### 6) Spousal Support / Alimony66- Type (temporary / rehabilitative / permanent / lump sum)67- Amount, frequency, start date, duration68- Termination / modification triggers69- Tax treatment (if stated)70- Security (life insurance, liens, guarantees)7172### 7) Taxes73- Filing status allocations74- Dependency exemptions / credits75- Refund / liability allocation76- Property transfer tax responsibilities77- Retirement transfer treatment7879### 8) Insurance and Benefits80- Life insurance securing support (amount, beneficiary, duration)81- Health insurance obligations82- COBRA / continuation coverage8384### 9) Attorney's Fees and Costs85- Fee responsibility and any reimbursement/offsets8687### 10) Dispute Resolution and Enforcement88- Mediation / arbitration requirements89- Venue / forum selection90- Enforcement / contempt provisions9192### 11) Confidentiality / Non-Disparagement93- Scope and exceptions (court filings, legal advice, compliance)9495### 12) Deadlines and Action Items9697| Action | Responsible Party | Deadline | Proof Required |98|---|---|---|---|99100Cover: deed transfers, refinancing, QDRO submission, account rollovers, title changes, document deliveries.101102### 13) Exhibits and Attachments103104List each exhibit with a one-line description. Do not reproduce contents.105106### 14) Ambiguities / Inconsistencies107108Identify unclear or conflicting terms factually.109110## Pitfalls and Checks111112- **Neutrality**: No fairness analysis or advocacy language.113- **Precision**: Use exact figures, dates, and percentages from the agreement.114- **Gaps**: Flag missing data or cross-referenced schedules as "not provided."115- **Jurisdiction**: Note state-specific terms without redefining them; custody and support rules vary by state.116- **Citations**: Mark uncertain legal citations as `[VERIFY]`.
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