Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Re: Separation / Divorce

It is not wise or practical to interpret a complex legal document by asking a question over the internet. You definately should have the agreement reviewed by an experienced family law attorney before signing it.

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Re: Separation / Divorce

I would presume that the purpose of the document is to deny you some of the money, property or alimony you'd be entitled to in a divorce. You shouldn't sign it without speaking with a family lawyer.

The document doesn't mean you are legally separated, but it would be considered a valid way to resolve any issues in a divorce, should your divorce occur in Florida. Maybe in Michigan, too, but I don't know anything about Michigan law.

Re: Separation / Divorce

The purpose of the document is most likely to say "even if you would otherwise be entitled to x in the divorce this agreement says H gets to keep it." I don't recommend signing it without having an attorney looking at it to advise you as to what the document means.

It does not make you divorced, and you would have to file for divorce in order to be divorced, or file for separation to be legally separated.

The proposed agreement is just intended as a way to get you to agree that certain property is his and certain property is yours. You want to make sure the agreement is fair before you sign it. Many times people will sign one-sided agreements (even marital settlement agreements entered by the court) that are more favorable to one party than the other. This often happens when one isn't represented and the other is. Do not let this happen to yourself.