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When a couple separates and eventually divorces, the process can include many factors and several steps. Dissolving a relationship typically involves deciding how assets are separated, who gets what ...

A model short-form separation agreement (also known as a severance agreement) between a private employer and departing non-unionized, at-will employee, with explanatory notes and drafting tips. This ...

A separation agreement is a private contract between spouses who have separated or are about to separate. It typically addresses property division, spousal support (alimony), child custody, and child ...