Divorce Settlement Agreement - North Dakota
NORTH DAKOTA DIVORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Date: [__/__/____]
Spouse A: [FULL LEGAL NAME AND ADDRESS]
Spouse B: [FULL LEGAL NAME AND ADDRESS]
Marriage date and place: [DATE AND PLACE]
District court case, if filed: [COUNTY, CASE NUMBER / NOT YET FILED]
Spouse A and Spouse B enter this agreement to settle property, debt, support, and, if applicable, parenting issues arising from their marriage. They ask the court to adopt the agreed terms to the extent lawful. A decree, parenting judgment, and support order take effect as the court directs.
1. Disclosure and property division
Each spouse has disclosed the assets, debts, income, and records listed in Schedule A. The parties propose the allocation in that schedule as an equitable distribution under N.D.C.C. § 14-05-24. The agreed property-and-debt valuation date is [DATE]; if the parties do not agree on a date, the court applies the statute's valuation rule.
Each spouse will sign the deeds, titles, account instructions, and other transfer documents specifically identified in Schedule A by [DATE OR TRIGGER]. A retirement-plan transfer that requires a separate plan order will be completed through an order accepted by the court and plan administrator. An allocation of a debt between the spouses does not by itself release either spouse from a creditor's claim.
2. Spousal support — select one
☐ No spousal support requested. Each spouse asks the court to award no spousal support based on the disclosed finances. The court retains the authority required by law.
☐ Limited-period support requested. Spouse [A/B] will pay Spouse [A/B] $[AMOUNT] per [MONTH / OTHER PERIOD], beginning [DATE] and ending [DATE], as ☐ rehabilitative ☐ general-term support. The parties' proposed findings on recipient need, payor ability, and the statutory duration are: [FACTS]. Payment method: [METHOD]. Modification and termination are governed by § 14-05-24.1 and the judgment; any agreed limit on modification must be expressly included in the judgment.
☐ Lump-sum support requested. Spouse [A/B] will pay $[AMOUNT] as lump-sum support by [DATE OR SCHEDULE], subject to court approval under § 14-05-24.1. The parties' proposed findings are: [FACTS].
No provision seeks permanent spousal support. The parties request the court's express findings required by § 14-05-24.1 before any award.
3. Children and parenting — complete if applicable
☐ The spouses have no minor children together; Section 3 and Schedule B do not apply.
☐ The minor children are [NAMES AND BIRTH DATES]. The parents propose the attached Schedule B Parenting Plan under § 14-09-30 and ask the court to assess the children's best interests under § 14-09-06.2. Schedule B addresses residential responsibility, parenting time, decisions, exchanges, information, and dispute resolution.
For a move of a child's residence to another state, the parents will follow § 14-09-07. A parent with primary residential responsibility whose other parent has decree-granted parenting time needs that parent's consent or a court order, subject to subsection (3). A parent with equal residential responsibility needs consent or an order allowing the move and awarding primary residential responsibility, subject to subsection (3). Any additional notice arrangement chosen in Schedule B is a party agreement, not a claim that the statute sets a statewide mileage or 60-day notice rule.
4. Child support — complete if applicable
The proposed guideline amount shown on the attached current child-support calculation is $[AMOUNT] per month. The parties ask the court to order Spouse [A/B] to pay $[AMOUNT] per month beginning [DATE]. If the proposed amount differs from the guideline amount, the requested deviation and supporting facts are: [DETAILS]. Section 14-09-09.7 makes the guideline amount presumptively correct, subject to the statutory rebuttal and findings.
Court-ordered child support will be paid to the North Dakota state disbursement unit as required by § 14-09-08.1(1). The proposed health insurance and other medical support terms are: [COVERAGE, PREMIUM, UNREIMBURSED COST ALLOCATION]. Child support and parenting terms remain subject to the court's authority and any later lawful modification.
5. Performance and court submission
Each spouse will provide the information and sign the separate documents needed to carry out this agreement. Before filing, the parties will complete the court's required divorce forms and attach the financial and parenting materials applicable to the case. If the court declines a proposed term, the parties will seek a lawful replacement through further agreement or court decision.
An amendment to a court-approved support or parenting term requires any approval required by law. A spouse seeking enforcement may request relief from the court; this agreement does not promise automatic contempt, attorney fees, or a remedy beyond what law and the court allow.
The parties sign voluntarily after an opportunity to review the completed schedules and seek independent advice. This agreement is governed by North Dakota law.
Spouse A signature: ______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Spouse B signature: ______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Schedule A — property and debt allocation
| Item and account/title identifier | Agreed value and valuation date | Awarded to | Transfer document and deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| [REAL ESTATE / NONE] | $[____] on [DATE] | [A/B] | [DOCUMENT, DATE] |
| [BANK OR INVESTMENT ACCOUNT / NONE] | $[____] on [DATE] | [A/B] | [DOCUMENT, DATE] |
| [RETIREMENT PLAN / NONE] | $[____] on [DATE] | [A/B / SPLIT] | [ORDER, DATE] |
| [VEHICLE OR PERSONAL PROPERTY / NONE] | $[____] on [DATE] | [A/B] | [DOCUMENT, DATE] |
| [OTHER ASSET / NONE] | $[____] on [DATE] | [A/B] | [DOCUMENT, DATE] |
| [MORTGAGE OR LOAN / NONE] | $[____] on [DATE] | [A/B] | [PAYMENT TERMS] |
| [CREDIT CARD OR OTHER DEBT / NONE] | $[____] on [DATE] | [A/B] | [PAYMENT TERMS] |
Equalization payment, if any: Spouse [A/B] pays Spouse [A/B] $[AMOUNT] by [DATE] using [METHOD / NONE].
Other disclosed assets, debts, separate-property claims, and supporting records: [ATTACH LIST / NONE].
Schedule B — parenting plan, if applicable
Children: [NAMES AND BIRTH DATES]
Residential responsibility and regular schedule: [PARENT, DAYS, TIMES, OVERNIGHTS]
Holidays, school breaks, birthdays, vacations, and summer schedule: [DETAILS]
Exchange place, transportation, and safety arrangements: [DETAILS]
Routine decisions and major decisions about education, health care, and spiritual development: [WHO DECIDES AND HOW DISAGREEMENTS ARE HANDLED]
School residence, information sharing, records access, and telephone/electronic contact: [DETAILS]
Review and adjustment procedure; dispute-resolution method: [DETAILS]
Additional agreed relocation notice, if any: [DETAILS / NONE]; statutory consent and court-order requirements under § 14-09-07 still apply.
Sources and References
About this template
- Last updated
- October 7, 2026
- Citations checked
- October 7, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- North Dakota
- Category
- Family Law
Legal authority
- N.D.C.C. § 14-05-24 (equitable division of property and debts)
- N.D.C.C. § 14-05-24.1 (limited-period spousal support)
- N.D.C.C. § 14-09-06.2 (best interests of child)
- N.D.C.C. § 14-09-07 (child's residence in another state)
- N.D.C.C. § 14-09-08.1(1) (child support payment to state disbursement unit)
- N.D.C.C. § 14-09-09.7 (child support guidelines)
- N.D.C.C. § 14-09-30 (parenting plan)
Family law covers the paperwork that shapes divorce, custody, child support, adoption, guardianship, and other family matters. These filings are emotional and high-stakes, and they also have to meet strict procedural rules for service, financial disclosure, and parenting plans. Clean, accurate paperwork keeps the focus on getting a workable outcome for the family instead of getting derailed by technical problems that delay hearings or force amended filings.
Not legal advice
This template is provided for informational purposes. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Checked against the law it cites
A reviewer verified this template's legal citations against the official source on October 7, 2026.
N.D.C.C. § 14-05-24(1) (checked October 7, 2026): "When a divorce is granted, the court shall make an equitable distribution of the property and debts of the parties."
N.D.C.C. § 14-05-24.1(2) (checked October 7, 2026): "The court may not award permanent spousal support. Upon consideration of the provisions of this section, the court may require one party to pay spousal support to the other party for a limited period of time upon expressly finding:"
N.D.C.C. § 14-05-24.1(8) (checked October 7, 2026): "The parties may expressly preclude or limit the modification of spousal support through a written agreement that is part of the judgment for divorce."
N.D.C.C. § 14-09-06.2(1)(b) (checked October 7, 2026): "The ability of each parent to assure that the child receives adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and a safe environment."
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