You just have to incorporate your separation agreement into your divorce. As long as both of you still agree, then there will be no problems and the separation agreement will become a court order.
Dear angeldust:
Greetings. First, you do not have to incorporate your separation agreement into your divorce decree and I generally do not advise clients to incorporate their agreements into divorce decrees. If you have a binding and enforceable separation agreement, then you do not have to do anything else concerning your marital property. I would advise you to speak with an attorney and just have them review your separation agreement before you file for divorce. Thank you.
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm
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My husband and I specified the division of our property in the marital settlement agreement. Is this all we need to do before filing for absolute divorce, or do we need to file something else with the courts? Thanks.