Although the document is legally binding, and in the case of uncontested divorce you likely agreed to all these terms, you may want these terms changed in the future. Web if you and your spouse have decided to get a divorce and you have reached an agreement on issues such as who is obligated to pay spousal and child support, custody and visitation arrangements and property rights, you may want to consider entering into a marital settlement agreement. The purpose of the document is to state in writing how the assets and debts will be split. Web page 1 of 12. Prior to writing an agreement, each spouse is required to provide the other with a financial disclosure listing all.