Separation Checklist
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- Separation Agreement
- Decide whether you want an informal separation, a separation governed by a formal, written agreement or governed by a court order.
- Agree on the content of the agreement.
- Consider living arrangements: do you plan to live separately?
- Decide where your children will live.
- Decide how you will share the financial obligations involved in supporting your cheildren.
- Decide how you will divide your assets.
- If choosing for judicial separation, decide how you're going to work through the process of applying to the court.
- Practical Steps
- Make an inventory of your major assets.
- Take an inventory of family debt, including mortgages, credit card debt, consumer debt, and any other items.
- Work out each spouse's individual living costs.
- Address your retirement benefits.
- Prepare a budget to cover children maintenance.
- Consider whether either of you has any hidden or contingent assets.
- Evaluate your wills and any estate planning.
- Budget for any legal fees that may be required in implementing your separation.
- Consider what professional advice you will require.
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Presented by:
Fae Fisher
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Who it's for
This Separation Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Separation essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Separation structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Separation Checklist
- Save Separation Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Separation (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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