Separation agreement
Voluntary agreement between spouses, made during divorce proceedings or formal separation, that may govern issues such as property division, alimony, maintenance, child support, and child custody.
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
An agreement between two married people to live apart indefinitely. Similar to a marital settlement agreement, a separation agreement may define the spouses' rights with regard to property, custody, and support.
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:24 pm
