Document background
The Mediation Separation Agreement is a crucial document in Indian family law that provides a structured approach to marital separation through mediation rather than immediate litigation. It is typically used when couples decide to separate but wish to do so amicably and cost-effectively, while maintaining control over the terms of their separation. The agreement must comply with various Indian legal frameworks, including the Civil Procedure Code's mediation provisions and relevant personal laws (Hindu Marriage Act, Muslim Personal Law, etc.). It covers essential aspects such as property division, financial arrangements, maintenance, and child custody (if applicable), while being sensitive to cultural and religious considerations. This document often serves as a stepping stone to divorce proceedings or may stand alone as a long-term separation arrangement, depending on the parties' intentions and religious considerations.
