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Marital Legal Separation and Property Settlement Agreement where Minor Children and Parties May have Joint Property or Debts and Divorce Action Filed - California

Marital Legal Separation and Property Settlement Agreement where Minor Children and Parties May have Joint Property or Debts and Divorce Action Filed - California 2025

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The document CA-DO-11 is a Marital Separation and Property Settlement Agreement designed for married couples in California who are contemplating divorce. It outlines the terms of separation, including the division of assets and debts, child custody arrangements, child support obligations, and provisions for spousal support. The agreement emphasizes the importance of legal consultation and requires notarization for validity. It aims to provide a clear framework for both parties regarding their rights and responsibilities during the divorce process.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Begin by entering the full legal names of both parties at the top of the form, ensuring accuracy for legal purposes.
Fill in the date of marriage and separation, along with the county where you were married. This establishes the context of your agreement.
In Section 1, outline your separation terms, confirming that both parties will live separately without interference.
Proceed to Section 2 to disclose financial information. Each party should list their assets and liabilities clearly, ensuring transparency.
In Sections 3 and 4, detail how assets and debts will be divided. Be specific about each item to avoid future disputes.
Complete Sections regarding child custody and support, ensuring that all arrangements are in the best interest of your children.
Finally, review all sections for completeness before signing. Both parties must sign in front of a notary public for validation.

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Why would you legally separate instead of divorce?

Generally, this is agreement resolves all rights and obligations that apply in your case. It should include ALL items listed in the PETITION and the RESPONSE, if one was filed. These items include division of property, child custody and visitation, along with child and spousal support.

Is it better to stay separated or divorce?

Divorce is better for future life. Separation will be giving a chance to you to reunite, but this may be an option for few days only. Divorce gives you freedom legally. You have option to remarry and settle down in life. Separation may be good for persons not ready to part with Alimony or maintanance time being.

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