What is a “Settlement Agreement” and is the Settlement Agreement important in a Carlsbad divorce case? The Settlement Agreement is a written document which captures and memorializes (preserves, thoroughly describes) any agreement(s) reached between former spouses or domestic partners who are separating or divorcing. What makes the Settlement Agreement important in a Carlsbad divorce is the way it serves as…
Settlement Agreement
Financial Errors in a North County Divorce can be Costly
Financial errors in a North County Divorce can be costly. Couples in San Diego who are getting a divorce often have to deal with the emotions and other issues that can accompany such a drastic life change. Missteps made by divorcing people make can cost time and money. They include a lack of knowledge about assets, an absence of competent…
How Legally Binding is a Settlement Agreement?
How legally binding is a settlement agreement in a North County divorce? In California and here in Carlsbad a settlement agreement is considered to be a binding legal contract. During the process of a divorce, the parties are required to participate in a settlement conference, and many parties elect to pursue structured negotiations or mediation. When agreement is reached on…