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Chapter 12
The Settlement Agreement
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If you and your spouse can agree, you might end up saving more money by settling than you would lose in an agreement not entirely to your liking. If you can put aside your feelings about the divorce to arrive at a settlement with only mild discomfort, you will not only free your time for more constructive and fun activities, you will also probably save you and your spouse your children's college tuition.
How Matrimonial Settlements Are Made
Except in easy cases, where there are not very many assets or debts, settling a case can take a long time. For one thing, all finances of both spouses must be disclosed. This means that you have to tell your spouse all about your assets and debts, and your spouse

 
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