Spousal Maintenance Agreement
Maintenance agreements are between divorcing spouses. It outlines the financial support and obligations between the former partners after their divorce / dissolution of a civil partnership.
Free Spousal Maintenance Agreement Template
Use this free template as a starting point. Both parties should seek independent legal advice.
SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Date: [Date]
Between: Paying Spouse: [Full name], of [Address] Receiving Spouse: [Full name], of [Address]
Date of marriage: [Date] Date of separation: [Date]
1. Background
Following the separation of the parties, [Paying Spouse] agrees to make maintenance payments to [Receiving Spouse] as set out below.
2. Maintenance Payments
- Amount: [Currency] [Amount] per [month]
- First payment date: [Date]
- Payment method: [Bank transfer / Standing order]
- Payment date: [1st / 15th of each month]
3. Duration
Payments shall continue until the earliest of:
- [Specific date]
- The remarriage or civil partnership of the Receiving Spouse
- The cohabitation of the Receiving Spouse with a new partner for a continuous period of [6] months
- The death of either party
- A court order varying or replacing this agreement
4. Review
This agreement will be reviewed every [12] months or upon a significant change in either party's financial circumstances, including but not limited to:
- A change in employment or income
- Retirement
- Inheritance
- A change in the needs of any children
5. Tax
Both parties are responsible for their own tax obligations arising from these payments.
6. Variation
This agreement may only be varied by written agreement signed by both parties.
7. Legal Advice
Both parties confirm they have been advised to seek independent legal advice.
8. Voluntary Agreement
Both parties enter into this agreement voluntarily and confirm that full financial disclosure has been made.
Signatures:
Paying Spouse: _ Date: _ Receiving Spouse: _ Date: _
Witness: _ Date: _
This is a basic template provided for informational purposes. For a professionally generated and legally tailored document, use Bind's contract automation platform.
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