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is a marital Settlement agreement legally valid


29-Dec-2023 (In Divorce Law)
Is a marital settlement agreement legally valid as a proof for financial settlement between the couple before applying for a divorce or should it be done only through court?
Answers (3)

Answer #1
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It can be mention in divorce petition if you are filing for mutual consent or contesting divorce. Out of court settlement will be not binding you legally. it's better to settle before court through petition
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Answer #2
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settlement agreement Is only valid when it's done only through court and not otherwise as you that's not going to be a proof for financial settlement between the couple , a decree has to be drawn before the court
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Answer #3
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whatever you refer to as a marital settlement agreement has to be seen before answering your about question because some agreement han drafted binding the parties legally while some others are not. It the agreement is not binding
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