Mediation Settlement Agreement Template

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):

• 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):

• 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: ___________________________