Property Settlement Agreement

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What is Property Settlement Agreement?

A written agreement between two spouses addressing the division of property that the couple obtained before or during marriage. Its primary focus is on the division of property upon divorce or separation, though it can include other issues such as alimony payments and child custody. See Separation Agreement.

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