Build your agreement
before you need
an attorney.
SettleStart guides you and your spouse through the key topics of your separation — at your own pace, from separate devices — and produces a draft document you can bring to your attorney.
Four steps to a draft agreement
One session. Two people. Your own pace. No scheduling required.
You start the session
Enter both names, contact details, and some basic context about your situation. Takes about five minutes.
Share the private link
Your spouse gets a secure link to join the session on any device, on their own time. No scheduling required.
Work through each topic
Both parties respond privately. The session identifies agreement, suggests fair compromises on disagreements, and guides you through all key areas.
Download your document
Receive a formatted Memorandum of Understanding showing agreed terms and open items — ready for your attorney.
Eight topics. Every major decision.
The session walks through each area methodically — the same categories a professional mediator would cover — and works toward agreement on each one before moving forward.
Parenting plan & custody
Legal vs. physical custody, living arrangements, holiday schedules, decision-making rights.
Child support
Monthly payments, medical and educational costs, support adjustments over time.
Primary residence
Who stays, buyout terms, sale timeline, equity split, mortgage responsibility.
Division of assets
Bank accounts, investments, vehicles, retirement accounts, personal property.
Division of debts
Mortgages, car loans, credit cards, student debt — who takes what.
Alimony / spousal support
Amount, duration, conditions for modification or termination.
Health & life insurance
Coverage for children, COBRA continuation, life insurance obligations.
Other matters
Pets, businesses, additional properties, name changes, tax filing status, and any custom topics.
A real document.
Not a worksheet.
At the end of your session, SettleStart produces a Memorandum of Understanding written in plain language — the same kind of document a mediator would produce after a session costing $300–$500 per hour.
Agreed terms are written in clear, specific language. Unresolved items are clearly flagged, so you and your attorney know exactly where to focus.
EXAMPLE DOCUMENT
Potentially save thousands before you spend a dollar on counsel.
The more you've resolved before sitting down with an attorney, the less time you pay for. Couples who arrive with a draft agreement in hand routinely cut their professional fees by 40–70%.
SettleStart won't replace your attorney — and it's not designed to. It's designed to reduce how much you need them.
SettleStart is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The document produced is a starting point for discussion, not a binding legal agreement. We strongly encourage review by a licensed family law attorney in your state.
SettleStart is a preparation tool, not a substitute for professional legal services. The output of this session is a non-binding draft document intended to facilitate further discussion. No attorney-client relationship is created by use of this service. Always consult a licensed family law attorney before finalizing any divorce agreement.
A calmer start to what comes next.
One flat fee. Both parties. Unlimited time to complete your session.
Both parties included — your spouse never pays
- Guided session across all key topics
- Async — each party responds on their own time
- Fair compromise suggestions on disagreements
- Downloadable Memorandum of Understanding (PDF)
- Session remains accessible for 90 days