This Mediation Settlement Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of [Effective Date] by and between:
Party A: [Full Name], address: [Address]
Party B: [Full Name], address: [Address]
Mediator (Optional): [Mediator Name]
Mediation Date: [Date]
Case/Court (Optional): [Court/County], Case No.: [__]
1. Purpose
1.1 The Parties participated in mediation and reached a settlement resolving the issues described below.
1.2 This Agreement is intended to be: ☐ binding upon signature ☐ subject to court approval (if required).
2. Issues Resolved
2.1 The settlement resolves the following issues (check all that apply):
☐ Property division
☐ Debt allocation
☐ Spousal support
☐ Child custody/parenting time
☐ Child support
☐ Business dispute terms
☐ Employment dispute terms
☐ Other: [List]
3. Settlement Terms
3.1 Payments (If Any):
Party [A/B] will pay Party [A/B] $[Amount] by [Date] via [Method].
Payment schedule (if any): [Installments].
3.2 Property Transfers (If Any):
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Real estate: [Address + transfer steps + deadlines]
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Vehicles: [Details]
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Personal property: [Allocation]
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Accounts/retirement: [Division/QDRO as needed]
Real estate: [Address + transfer steps + deadlines]
Vehicles: [Details]
Personal property: [Allocation]
Accounts/retirement: [Division/QDRO as needed]
3.3 Debts: Debts will be paid as follows: [List].
3.4 Support (If Applicable):
Spousal support: [Amount/duration]
Child support: [Amount/terms]
3.5 Parenting Plan (If Applicable):
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Legal custody/decision-making: [__]
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Parenting schedule: [__]
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Holidays/vacations: [__]
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Exchanges/transportation: [__]
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Communication rules: [__]
Legal custody/decision-making: [__]
Parenting schedule: [__]
Holidays/vacations: [__]
Exchanges/transportation: [__]
Communication rules: [__]
3.6 Other Terms: [Confidentiality, non-disparagement, etc.].
4. Releases (Optional)
4.1 Upon full performance, each Party releases the other from claims arising out of: ☐ the dispute ☐ the marriage/relationship ☐ other: [Scope], except for obligations in this Agreement.
5. Confidentiality (Optional)
5.1 Settlement terms: ☐ confidential ☐ not confidential, subject to court filing requirements.
5.2 Exceptions: disclosures to attorneys, tax advisors, and as required by law.
6. No Admission
6.1 This Agreement is a compromise and is not an admission of liability.
7. Enforcement and Default
7.1 If a Party breaches, the other may seek enforcement.
7.2 Cure period (optional): [__] days after written notice.
7.3 Attorney fees (optional): ☐ each pays own ☐ prevailing party ☐ as ordered.
8. General Terms
8.1 Voluntary Agreement: The Parties sign voluntarily.
8.2 Independent Advice: Each Party had the opportunity to consult counsel.
8.3 Severability: If part is unenforceable, the remainder remains effective.
8.4 Governing Law: [State/Country].
Signatures
Party A: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________
Party B: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________