This Temporary Spousal Support Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of [Effective Date] by and between:
Spouse A (Payor): [Full Name], address: [Address] (“Payor”)
Spouse B (Recipient): [Full Name], address: [Address] (“Recipient”)
Marriage Date (Optional): [Date]
Separation Date (Optional): [Date]
Case/Court (Optional): [Court/County], Case No.: [__]
1. Purpose and Term
1.1 The Parties are separated (or in the process of separating) and agree to temporary spousal support as stated below.
1.2 Start Date: [Start Date].
1.3 End Date: [End Date] (or “until further written agreement/court order”).
1.4 This Agreement is intended to be: ☐ temporary only ☐ submitted for court approval (if applicable).
2. Payment Amount and Schedule
2.1 Payor will pay Recipient $[Amount] per ☐ week ☐ biweekly ☐ month.
2.2 Payment is due on: [Due day/date] starting [First Payment Date].
2.3 Payment Method: ☐ bank transfer ☐ check ☐ cash (not recommended) ☐ other: [**].
2.4 Late Payment (Optional): Late fee: $[**] after [__] days late (if permitted).
3. Additional Support Items (Optional)
3.1 In addition to cash payments, Payor will also pay:
☐ health insurance premium: $[**]/month
☐ housing costs (rent/mortgage): $[**]/month
☐ utilities: $[__]/month
☐ other: [List]
4. Modification and Termination
4.1 This Agreement may be modified only by written agreement signed by both Parties or by court order.
4.2 Support terminates upon: ☐ the End Date ☐ written agreement ☐ court order ☐ Recipient remarriage (if applicable) ☐ other: [__].
4.3 Either party may request review if a material change occurs: [Job loss, illness, etc.].
5. Taxes (Optional)
5.1 Tax treatment of support may vary by jurisdiction and law. The Parties agree: ☐ no tax statements ☐ follow applicable law ☐ other: [__].
6. No Waiver of Final Rights
6.1 This temporary arrangement does not determine final spousal support or property division in any final settlement or court order.
7. Governing Law
7.1 This Agreement is governed by the laws of [State/Country].
Signatures
Payor: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________
Recipient: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________