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Divorce Letter Template
What Is a Divorce Letter?
A Divorce Letter is a document that individuals can use when they would like to notify their spouse that they want to legally separate from them. The purpose of this letter is to inform your husband or wife that you have made a decision to get a divorce and offer some ways of dividing common finances and property.
Alternate Names:
- Separation Letter;
- Marriage Separation Letter.
Generally, this type of letter is prepared by one of the spouses or by their legal representatives and sent to the other spouse. If you struggle with expressing your intention on paper, you can use our Divorce Letter template which can be downloaded below.
Individuals opt for a letter instead of an in-person talk because for some it is a very emotional subject and they do not want to forget to mention something important. A Letter of Separation can be used not only for notifying your partner. It can also be sent to a friend, bank, insurance company, or any other entity or individual that is supposed to be informed about changes in your marital status. However, some entities prefer to be informed after the judicial procedures have been finalized.
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How to Write a Divorce Letter?
There is no specific Divorce Letter format that you should follow, nevertheless, you can stick to a few recommendations to make sure you do not miss anything important. Preparing the document by yourself can be overwhelming in regards to how important the subject is. The best Divorce Letter should be written in a cordial manner and can contain the following parts:
- Information About the Addressee . You can start your Divorce Letter by stating the receiver of the letter. Indicating their name and address is sufficient enough for your letter to find its recipient.
- Information About the Sender . Here, you should designate your name and address. It will help the receiver of the letter to identify you and send you a response if required.
- The Date . Any official letter you send must include the date when it was completed. That way its addressee will know that its content is current and up to date.
- Introduction . This is the part of your letter where you can state the reasons for writing. You can also provide your addressee with an explanation of why you have decided to make this step. The explanation can be long, or it can be short - wherever you feel comfortable with.
- Divorce Details . Here, you can talk about what will happen next. Before compiling this part talk to your lawyer, they will help you to understand what exactly you should mention. Normally, this part of the letter is divided into several sections, each one is dedicated to a different subject (i.e. joint accounts, children custody, property, etc.).
- Conclusion . The last part of your Divorce Letter will depend on who you are sending it to. If you are sending it to your spouse, then you can say that you will be happy to discuss the details in person. If you are submitting it to a bank or another entity, you can say that if they have any questions you will be happy to answer them. In this case, make certain you provide your contact details in the letter (This commonly includes a telephone number and an email).
- Signature . You should put your name and signature at the end of the letter. It will verify its content and state that it was written personally by you. if the letter is written by your representative, then they should sign it and provide the documents that prove that they are acting on your behalf.
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