Marital Settlement Agreement
A comprehensive contract resolving all divorce issues including property division, support, and custody arrangements.
Example
The marital settlement agreement was incorporated into the final divorce decree.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Separation Agreement / Minutes of Settlement.
Jurisdiction Variations
CALIFORNIA
Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA)
California uses 'MSA' — a standard abbreviation in CA family law practice
FLORIDA
Marital Settlement Agreement
Florida uses the same term
NEW-YORK
Stipulation of Settlement / Separation Agreement
New York typically uses 'stipulation of settlement' or 'separation agreement'
TEXAS
Agreed Final Decree / Mediated Settlement Agreement
Texas uses 'agreed final decree' or 'mediated settlement agreement' (MSA, confusingly)
VIRGINIA
Property Settlement Agreement
Virginia uses 'property settlement agreement'
Related Terms
separation-agreementdivorce-decreeuncontested-divorce