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Page 1 of 8 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA Petitioner: VS. Civil Action File Respondent: SEPARATION AGREEMENT This is an Agreement by and between (hereinafter referred to as “Wife”) and (hereinafter referred to as “Husband”). WHEREAS, the parties are married but are currently living in a bona fide state of separation; WHEREAS, there has/have been child (ren) born as issue of the marriage, to wit: WHEREAS, the parties desire to settle between themselves all questions of division of property, child custody, visitation, child support, alimony, and all other rights and obligations arising out of their marital relationship; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, the parties agree as follows: 1. The parties shall continue to live separate and apart and each shall be free from interference, molestation, authority and control, direct or indirect, by the other, as fully as if sole and unmarried, and each may reside at such place or places as he or she may select. 2. CHILD CUSTODY (Check a, b, or c) G a) The G Husband/ GWife shall have the temporary and permanent legal and physical custody of the minor child (ren) born as issue of the marriage. G b) The Husband and Wife shall share joint legal custody of the minor child (ren). The parties shall share decision-making concerning the children; however, the G Husband/ GWife shall have the right to make the final decision in the event the parties cannot agree. Primary physical custody of the minor child (ren) shall be with the G Husband/ GWife as follows: . ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 2 of 8 Secondary physical custody shall be with the G Husband/ GWife as follows: . G c) The Husband and Wife shall share joint legal custody and joint physical custody of the minor child (ren). Physical custody shall be shared by the parties as follows: . The parties shall share decision making concerning the child (ren); however, in the event the parties cannot decide, the G Husband/ GWife shall have the final decision concerning . 3. CHILD VISITATION The G Husband/ GWife shall have the right of visitation with the minor child (ren) as follows: . OR as set out in the Visitation Schedule attached hereto and incorporated herein. 4. The parties agree that the welfare of the child (ren) is of paramount importance and each agrees to foster a feeling of affection between themselves and the child (ren). Neither party shall do anything to hamper the natural development of the child (ren)’s love and respect for the other party. 5. CHILD SUPPORT In determining child support, based on the Child Support Worksheet, Schedules through attached hereto, and where applicable, Special Interrogatories also attached hereto, the Partiesx agree as follows: 1. Children for whom support is being determined: Child Date of Birth 2. For purposes of calculating child support, the Parties agree that the Custodial Parent ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 3 of 8 shall be: For purposes of calculating child support, the Parties agree that the Non-Custodial Parent shall be: 3. The Parties agree as set on Schedule the gross income of the Father is: The Parties agree as set on Schedule the gross income of the Mother is: 4. The Parties agree as set on the “Child Support Worksheet” and Schedule the Non-Custodial Parent’s Adjusted Income is: The Parties agree as set on the “Child Support Worksheet” and Schedule the Custodial Parent’s Adjusted Income is: The Parties agree as set on the “Child Support Worksheet” and Schedule the parties’ Total Adjusted Income is: 5. The Parties agree as set by the “Child Support Obligation Schedule Table” and as listed on the “Child Support Worksheet” the Basic Child Support Obligation is: 6. The Parties agree as set on the “Child Support Worksheet”, the Basic Child Support Obligation of the Custodial Parent is: The Parties agree as set on the “Child Support Worksheet”, the Basic Child Support Obligation of the Non-Custodial Parent is: 7. The Parties agree that health insurance that provides for the health care needs of the child/children (is/is not) reasonably available at a reasonable cost. If provided, it will be provided by: 8.(a) The Parties agree as set on the “Child Support Worksheet” and Schedule the Presumptive Amount of Child Support for the Custodial Parent is: The Parties agree as set on the “Child Support Worksheet” and Schedule the Presumptive Amount of Child Support for the Non-Custodial Parent is: ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 4 of 8 The Parties agree as set on the “Child Support Worksheet” and Schedule the Presumptive Amount of Child Support due to the Custodial Parent is: 9. The Parties agree that the child receives benefits under Title II of the Federal Social Security Act on the obligor’s account and the amount the child receives on a basis is: 10. The Court has considered the existence of Special Circumstances and as set forth in the “Child Support Worksheet” and Schedule has found the following special circumstances marked with an to be present in this case: a. High Income (Combined Adjusted Income above $30K/mo.) b. Low Income (either Parent’s Gross Income below $1,850/mo.) c. Other Health-Related Insurance (such as dental, vision, etc) d. Life Insurance (on the life of either or both parents for the Benefit of the Child/children) e. Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit f. Travel Expenses (to exercise visitation) g. Alimony (not to be deducted from Gross Income, may be considered as a Deviation) h. Mortgage (or other shelter, such as providing a home) i. Permanent Plan or Foster Care Plan (for third party custody awards) j. Extraordinary Expenses 1. Educational Expenses expenses associated with special needs education, private school) 2. Special Expenses for Child Rearing in excess of 7% of Basic Child Support Obligation summer camp, music or art lessons, travel, school sponsored extracurricular activities such as band, clubs and athletics, and other activities intended to enhance the athletic, social or cultural development of a child) 3. Extraordinary Medical Expenses (of the Child, a Parent, or a Child of a Parent’s current family). k. Parenting Time l. Non-Specific Deviations (other) _ Based on the Deviations set forth above, the application of the Presumptive Amount of Child Support would be Unjust or Inappropriate _ ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 5 of 8 Deviation from the Presumptive Amount of Child Support will serve the Best Interest of the Child for whom Support is being Ordered because: Based upon the Deviations set forth above, the Presumptive Amount of Child Support should be increased/decreased by: 11.(a) The Parties agree as set on the “Child Support Worksheet” the Final Amount of Child Support for the Custodial Parent is The Parties agree as set on the “Child Support Worksheet” the Final Amount of Child Support for the Non-Custodial Parent is TheParties agree as set on the “Child Support Worksheet” the Final Amount of Child Support the Non-Custodial Parent shall pay the Custodial Parent is 12.(a) The Parties agree as set on the “Child Support Worksheet” that Expenses based on their pro rata responsibility is Based upon the above findings, the Non-Custodial Parent shall pay Child Support at the Custodial Parent’s allocated Uninsured Health Care Expenses based on their pro-rata responsibility is The Parties agree as set on the “Child Support Worksheet” that the Non-Custodial Parent’s allocated Uninsured Health Care per to the Custodial Parent, starting on 2007, and continuing until the child/children become 18 years of age, die, marry, or otherwise become emancipated, provided that the Court, in its sound discretion, directs/does not direct the Non-Custodial Parent to continue to pay child support for a child who has not previously married or become emancipated, who is enrolled in and attending high school, and who has attained the age of majority before completing his/her high school education, until the child graduates from high school, or until the child attains (not to exceed 20) years of age, whichever first occurs. ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 6 of 8 All payments of child support shall be paid as follows (If you have an Income Deduction Order, payments must be paid into the Family Support Registry.): (Check 1 or 2) G 1) Directly to the G Wife/ GHusband at the following address: No Income Deduction Order will be entered into at this time. G 2) To the Family Support Registry pursuant to an Income Deduction Order. (Make sure to complete the Income Deduction Order packet.) 6. MEDICAL INSURANCE G Wife/ GHusband shall maintain a policy of medical, dental, and hospitalization insurance for the benefit of the minor child (ren) for so long as the child support obligation set forth herein exists. Costs not covered under the insurance policy shall be provided as follows: . The G Wife/ GHusband shall provide the G Wife/ GHusband with an insurance identification card or such other acceptable proof of insurance coverage and shall cooperate with G Wife/ GHusband in submitting claims under the policy. 7. ALIMONY (Check a or b) G a) The G Wife/ GHusband shall pay to the G Wife/ GHusband as alimony, the sum of Dollars per to be paid beginning on the day of and continuing thereafter until the G Wife/ GHusband remarries or dies. G b) The parties hereby expressly waive alimony for past, present, and future. ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 7 of 8 8. DIVISION OF ASSETS (Check a or b) G a) The parties acknowledge that they have previously made a division of their household furniture, furnishings, household goods, equipment and other such personalty. Neither party shall claim any of the property in the possession of the other as of the date of the signing of this agreement. G b) The parties acknowledge that they possess various items of jointly owned property, which shall be divided as follows: 1) To the Wife (List on separate sheet) 2) To the Husband (List on separate sheet) 9. DIVISION OF DEBTS (Check a or b) G a) The parties acknowledge that they have no outstanding joint debts. G b) The parties acknowledge that they have the following joint debts: Creditor Amount of debt (List on separate sheet) 1) The Husband shall be responsible for the following debts: (List on separate sheet) and indemnifies and holds the Wife harmless for any collections on those obligations. 2) The Wife shall be responsible for the following debts: (List on separate sheet) and indemnifies and holds the Husband harmless for any collection on those obligations. 10. The parties acknowledge that they have entered into this Agreement freely and voluntarily and that it is not the result of any duress of any undue influence. ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 8 of 8 11. The Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties. There are no representation, warranties, covenants, or undertaking other than those expressly set forth herein. 12. It is expressly understood that this Agreement does not obligate the parties to continue to live in a state of separation or to proceed with an action for divorce. However, in the event that either party shall bring or maintain an action for dissolution of the marital relationship, this Agreement shall be presented to the court and incorporated by reference into any judgment or decree concerning the matters provided herein. Notwithstanding such incorporation, this Agreement shall survive and be enforceable independently of the judgment or decree. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed their names, this ____day as to the Wife and this of as to the Husband. Wife Husband Sworn to and subscribed by me Sworn to and subscribed by me this day of this day of Notary Public Notary Public My commission expires My commission expires