Marital Settlement Agreements and the law that impacts them are highly technical matters. Writing your own Agreement is a bit like fixing your own car (for most of us). We have online access to instruction manuals and forms but the car is not likely to run safely and smoothly far into the future if we have not secured the expertise of a professional. Similarly, we risk greater future legal expenses and complications if we do not secure the advice of a seasoned legal professional. It is likely to be the most important Agreement you sign in your lifetime so it is worth the effort to make sure it is done right.