The drafting of a proper executable settlement agreement in a divorce has truly become a specialized field.

It is regrettable to see how the in-executable settlement agreements, drafted by clients themselves, become the source of wasted costs. 

To use your settlement agreement in the Deeds office the following must be addressed:

• A full property description – The street address alone will not suffice.
• Full descriptions of the parties, including full birth names and identity numbers.
• Exactly what should happen with the property, and this must be executable in the deeds office.  
• What is the arrangements between the parties and the bank in regards to the bond and sureties given to get the loan when they initially bought the property.
• The time frame of when the property should be transferred or sold and who must pay the transfer costs.
• Other outstanding costs on the property? I.e. municipal clearance, cancellation of the bond and the issuing of the new electrical compliance certificate?

When you have a more complicated estate the best route is to appoint a reputable divorce lawyer, who will have your best interests at heart.