What should be settled before filing?
Parties should clearly record the terms they have actually agreed upon, including maintenance or financial settlement, return of belongings where relevant, child custody or visitation arrangements, and treatment of pending disputes.
Documents commonly reviewed
The documents required depend on the case. Marriage proof, identity and address documents, photographs, prior court orders or proceedings and documents supporting agreed financial or parenting terms may be relevant.
Why case-specific advice matters
A consent-based matter can still raise important questions about jurisdiction, drafting, settlement language and enforceability. The agreement should reflect the parties’ actual understanding rather than using a generic template without review.
Important: This content provides general legal information, not case-specific legal advice. Applicable law and procedure depend on the facts, documents and jurisdiction.