Maryland Marital Separation Agreement Template
This Maryland Marital Separation Agreement ("Agreement") is designed to be a comprehensive document that addresses the necessary aspects of separation between married individuals in the state of Maryland. It provides a structured framework for outlining the terms of separation, including but not limited to property division, debt responsibility, spousal support, and, if applicable, child support and custody arrangements. Maryland law encourages the use of such agreements to facilitate peaceful and fair resolutions. This template is intended to be modified to suit the unique circumstances of the individuals involved.
1. Parties Information
The following information should be provided to identify the parties involved in this Agreement:
- Full Name of Party 1: _________________________________
- Full Name of Party 2: _________________________________
- Address of Party 1: ____________________________________
- Address of Party 2: ____________________________________
- Date of Marriage: ____________________________________
- Date of Separation: _________________________________
2. Agreement to Live Separately
Party 1 and Party 2 agree to live separately and apart. Each party shall live independently, free from the interference, authority, and influence of the other. The parties acknowledge that this arrangement is made in accordance with Maryland law and intend to abide by all relevant state-specific regulations.
3. Division of Property
The parties agree to the following division of marital property, assets, and liabilities, as per Maryland's equitable distribution laws.
- Real Property: _______________________________________________
- Personal Property: ___________________________________________
- Bank Accounts and Cash: ______________________________________
- Retirement and Pension Accounts: _____________________________
- Debts and Liabilities: ________________________________________
4. Spousal Support (Alimony)
Guided by the principles set forth under Maryland law, the parties agree to the following arrangements regarding spousal support.
- Party 1 shall pay Party 2 alimony in the amount of _________________ per month, for a term of ___________________.
- OR
- No spousal support shall be paid, as mutually agreed upon by both parties.
5. Child Custody and Support (if applicable)
In the event that there are minor children from this marriage, the parties agree to the following terms regarding the children's custody, visitation, and support. These arrangements follow Maryland child support guidelines and custody considerations.
- Custody Arrangements: _________________________________________
- Visitation Schedule: ___________________________________________
- Child Support Payment: ________________________________________
6. Miscellaneous
Both parties agree that this Agreement represents a fair and reasonable arrangement and that they entered into it voluntarily, without duress or undue influence. Any modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties. This Agreement is binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties, their heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns.
Executed this ______ day of _______________, 20____.
Signature of Party 1: ___________________________
Signature of Party 2: ___________________________
Notary Public:
State of Maryland
County of ____________________
On this, the ______ day of _______________, 20____, before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared ________________________ and ________________________, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the individuals whose names are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary Public: ___________________________________
Seal: