MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (NO CHILDREN) — ALASKA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Parties and Recitals
- Separation and Grounds
- Division of Real Property
- Division of Personal Property
- Division of Financial Accounts
- Retirement and Pension Benefits
- Debt Allocation
- Spousal Maintenance
- Insurance Provisions
- Tax Filing and Obligations
- Mutual Release and Waiver
- Integration and Severability
- Execution and Notarization
- Alaska Jurisdictional Notes
1. PARTIES AND RECITALS
This Marital Settlement Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [__/__/____] by and between:
Spouse 1 (Petitioner): [________________________________] (DOB: [__/__/____])
Address: [________________________________]
Spouse 2 (Petitioner/Respondent): [________________________________] (DOB: [__/__/____])
Address: [________________________________]
The Parties were lawfully married on [__/__/____] in [________________________________] (city/borough, state). The Parties separated on or about [__/__/____]. There are no minor or dependent children born of or adopted during this marriage, and neither Party is currently pregnant. Both Parties have made full and fair financial disclosure, have had the opportunity to consult with independent legal counsel, and enter this Agreement voluntarily and without coercion.
2. SEPARATION AND GROUNDS
The Parties acknowledge that incompatibility of temperament has caused the irremediable breakdown of their marriage, and both Parties desire dissolution.
3. DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY
Marital Residence: [________________________________]
- Fair Market Value: $[________] | Mortgage Balance: $[________]
☐ Spouse 1 shall retain the marital residence and refinance the mortgage solely in his/her name within [____] days of the Final Decree.
☐ Spouse 2 shall retain the marital residence and refinance the mortgage solely in his/her name within [____] days of the Final Decree.
☐ The marital residence shall be listed for sale within [____] days; net proceeds divided as follows: [________________________________].
☐ No real property is owned by the Parties.
Other Real Property: [________________________________]
Disposition: [________________________________]
The retaining Party shall execute all deeds, title transfers, and related documents within [____] days of the Final Decree.
4. DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Vehicles:
| Vehicle | Year/Make/Model | VIN | Lien Balance | Awarded To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle 1 | [________________] | [________________] | $[________] | ☐ Spouse 1 ☐ Spouse 2 |
| Vehicle 2 | [________________] | [________________] | $[________] | ☐ Spouse 1 ☐ Spouse 2 |
The Party receiving a vehicle shall be responsible for all associated loan payments, insurance, and registration.
Household Furnishings and Personal Effects:
☐ The Parties have already divided personal property to their mutual satisfaction.
☐ Division per attached Exhibit A — Personal Property Schedule.
5. DIVISION OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
| Account Type | Institution | Approx. Value | Awarded To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checking | [________________] | $[________] | ☐ Spouse 1 ☐ Spouse 2 |
| Savings | [________________] | $[________] | ☐ Spouse 1 ☐ Spouse 2 |
| Investment/Brokerage | [________________] | $[________] | ☐ Spouse 1 ☐ Spouse 2 |
| Alaska Permanent Fund Dividends | [________________] | $[________] | ☐ Spouse 1 ☐ Spouse 2 |
6. RETIREMENT AND PENSION BENEFITS
| Plan Type | Plan Name/Administrator | Approx. Marital Value | Awarded To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 401(k) | [________________] | $[________] | ☐ Spouse 1 ☐ Spouse 2 ☐ Split |
| Pension | [________________] | $[________] | ☐ Spouse 1 ☐ Spouse 2 ☐ Split |
| IRA | [________________] | $[________] | ☐ Spouse 1 ☐ Spouse 2 ☐ Split |
☐ A QDRO shall be prepared and submitted for applicable retirement accounts.
☐ Each Party retains his/her own retirement accounts without division.
7. DEBT ALLOCATION
| Debt Description | Creditor | Balance | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| [________________] | [________________] | $[________] | ☐ Spouse 1 ☐ Spouse 2 |
| [________________] | [________________] | $[________] | ☐ Spouse 1 ☐ Spouse 2 |
| [________________] | [________________] | $[________] | ☐ Spouse 1 ☐ Spouse 2 |
The responsible Party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other Party from any liability arising from the debts assigned above. Neither Party shall incur additional joint debt from the date of this Agreement.
8. SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE
☐ Neither Party shall pay spousal maintenance to the other.
☐ [PAYOR SPOUSE] shall pay [RECIPIENT SPOUSE] as follows:
- Amount: $[________] per ☐ week ☐ month
- Duration: From [__/__/____] to [__/__/____]
- Payment Method: [________________________________]
Termination Events:
☐ Death of either Party
☐ Remarriage of the receiving Party
☐ Cohabitation of the receiving Party in a marriage-like relationship
☐ Other: [________________________________]
☐ Both Parties waive any right to seek spousal maintenance in the future, understanding that this waiver is final and non-modifiable.
9. INSURANCE PROVISIONS
Health Insurance:
☐ Each Party shall maintain his/her own health insurance following the dissolution.
☐ [SPOUSE] shall maintain coverage for the other Party for [____] months through COBRA or equivalent.
Life Insurance:
☐ Not applicable.
☐ [SPOUSE] shall maintain a life insurance policy in the amount of $[________] naming the other Party as beneficiary for [____] years to secure maintenance/property obligations.
10. TAX FILING AND OBLIGATIONS
☐ The Parties shall file jointly for the tax year [____], with refunds/liabilities split as follows: [________________________________].
☐ Each Party shall file separately for the tax year [____] and thereafter.
☐ The Parties shall cooperate in the filing of any amended returns as necessary.
Each Party shall indemnify the other for any tax liability, penalties, or interest arising from his/her own income or deductions.
11. MUTUAL RELEASE AND WAIVER
Each Party hereby releases and forever discharges the other from all claims, rights, and demands of every kind arising from the marital relationship, including but not limited to claims for property, support, inheritance, and marital interests, except as specifically provided in this Agreement. Each Party waives all rights to claim as an heir or beneficiary in the estate of the other.
12. INTEGRATION AND SEVERABILITY
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties. It supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements. If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. This Agreement shall be incorporated into and merged with the Final Decree of Dissolution.
13. EXECUTION AND NOTARIZATION
SPOUSE 1:
Signature: ________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
SPOUSE 2:
Signature: ________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF ALASKA
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF [________________]
Before me, the undersigned Notary Public, on this [____] day of [________________], [____], personally appeared [________________________________] and [________________________________], known to me (or proved on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons whose names are subscribed herein, and acknowledged that they executed the same voluntarily for the purposes therein stated.
Notary Public: ________________________________
My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]
[SEAL]
14. ALASKA JURISDICTIONAL NOTES
- Residency: At least one spouse must be domiciled in Alaska (physically present with intent to remain). No minimum number of days is required. Military personnel not claiming Alaska residency must be continuously stationed in Alaska for at least 30 days.
- Waiting Period: 30 days from filing before the court may finalize the dissolution.
- Grounds: No-fault — incompatibility of temperament causing the irremediable breakdown of the marriage (AS 25.24.200). Fault-based grounds available for contested divorce (AS 25.24.050).
- Property Classification: Equitable distribution; court divides marital property in a just manner (AS 25.24.160(a)(4)). Alaska uniquely permits opt-in community property via written agreement or trust (AS 34.77).
- Separate Property: Property acquired before marriage or by gift/inheritance generally remains separate.
- Spousal Maintenance: Awarded based on factors in AS 25.24.160(a)(2); no statutory formula. Courts consider length of marriage, standard of living, earning capacity, and financial resources.
- Filing: Superior Court; joint petition (DR-100) for uncontested dissolution.
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Last updated: April 2026