An Agreement Incident to Divorce, or AID, is a supplemental document to a Decree of Divorce. This document is completely confidential, not filed with the decree and, therefore, not viewable in the public record. The final decree will reference this document, and it contains all of the details the parties want to add that are not part of the standard decree.
The AID is as enforceable as any contract would be, and if either party violates this agreement, they can be held in contempt, and attorneys fees may be awarded to the other party. The AID is signed by both parties and can be used by either to compel compliance and/or punish violations of the agreement. Should any part of the agreement be too unclear to be enforced, a court order can be issued to provide clarification of the agreement.
Details not commonly included in the Decree of Divorce can be part of an AID. Many people choose to incorporate financial details into their Agreement Incident to Divorce, such as:
Details regarding the children of the marriage are also often part of the AID:
For high net worth divorce situations, the AID can provide details and arrangements not commonly included in a standard Decree of Divorce. Details regarding real estate and alimony can be articulated to benefit both parties.
If your case requires extra detail and privacy to protect the interests of all parties and you are participating in a collaborative law divorce, then an Agreement Incident to Divorce may be a great supplement to your final decree. Contact us today at 281-598-6520 to schedule a consultation for your specific needs.