Separation Agreement

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Separation Agreement?

May be called a Separation and Property Settlement Agreement. This usually refers to the final settlement between two spouses prior to the completion of the divorce and the division of property by agreement. May include the parties' agreement on spousal support, alimony, child custody, visitation and support issues, or refer to existing Orders where any of these issues have already been resolved.

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