Many divorcing couples seek to obtain an uncontested divorce to avoid costly and emotional litigation. Negotiating a Marital Settlement Agreement or separation agreement will help you achieve this goal.

Our experience and exposure to a number of various divorce and custody situations is invaluable in helping you draft your proposed settlement agreement that protects your rights and is geared towards reaching an amicable solution.

We will discuss the advantages of pursuing an uncontested divorce through negotiating a marital separation agreement. Many couples desire to work together to decide the terms of their own future rather than rolling the dice in expensive and lengthy litigation. In Maryland, couples may pursue a divorce on the grounds of mutual consent by successfully negotiating a settlement agreement and proceeding through an informal uncontested divorce hearing.

Generally, a separation agreement will settle all issues of child custody, child support, property division and spousal support. Separation agreements are legally binding contracts that affect the rights and obligations of the parties for many years. These agreements are usually incorporated as part of the parties’ Judgment of Absolute Divorce and therefore are part of a court order and enforceable in a Contempt action. All of the terms can be negotiated either during mediation or between attorneys to the parties. 

For help with a marital settlement agreement or an uncontested divorce, call (240)423-3138, email info@goharylaw.com, or click the button below.