Spousal Maintenance Agreement Template

This Spousal Maintenance Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on this ____ day of ______, 20____, by and between:

Payor (Supporting Spouse):
Full Name: __________________________
Address: __________________________
Phone: __________________________
Email: __________________________

Payee (Recipient Spouse):
Full Name: __________________________
Address: __________________________
Phone: __________________________
Email: __________________________

1. Background

The parties were formerly married on [Marriage Date] and have decided to legally separate/divorce under case number [Case Number] in the [Name of Court], [County], [State]. The parties desire to establish clear terms for spousal maintenance (alimony).

2. Maintenance Terms

• Payment Amount: $[Amount] per [Month/Week].

• Payment Due Date: [Day] of each month.

• Method of Payment: [Direct deposit, check, money transfer, etc.].

• Commencement Date: [Start Date].

• Duration: Payments shall continue until [End Date or Event, e.g., “until Payee remarries or cohabits with another person”].

3. Modification of Payments

Either party may request modification if a substantial and material change in circumstances occurs, including but not limited to:

• Loss of employment or income;

• Disability or illness;

• Retirement;

• Change in financial needs or obligations.
  Any modification must be in writing and approved by both parties or the court.

4. Termination of Maintenance

This Agreement shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following:

• Death of either party;

• Remarriage of the Payee;

• Cohabitation of the Payee with another individual in a relationship akin to marriage;

• Mutual written agreement of both parties;

• Court order terminating maintenance.

5. Tax Considerations

Both parties acknowledge that under current law, spousal maintenance payments may or may not be deductible by the Payor or taxable to the Payee, depending on applicable state and federal tax laws. Each party agrees to seek independent tax advice.

6. Default

Failure by the Payor to make timely payments shall constitute default. The Payee may pursue legal remedies including wage garnishment, contempt proceedings, or judgment enforcement.

7. Entire Agreement

This document contains the entire understanding between the parties regarding spousal maintenance. Any modifications must be made in writing and signed by both parties.

8. Acknowledgment and Execution

Both parties affirm that they have read, understood, and voluntarily entered into this Agreement, with the opportunity to consult independent legal counsel.

Payor’s Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: __________________________
Date: __________________________

Payee’s Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: __________________________
Date: __________________________

9. Notary Acknowledgment

State of [State]
County of [County]

Subscribed and sworn before me on this _____ day of __________, 20____, by [Name of Payor] and [Name of Payee].

Notary Public Signature: __________________________
Commission Expires: __________________________
Seal: