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Filling out the instructions for a settlement agreement can be a crucial step in resolving matters concerning dependent or minor child(ren). This guide provides clear and concise steps to help users navigate the process effectively, ensuring that all necessary information is accurately entered.

Follow the steps to complete the form accurately and effectively.

1. Press ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the appropriate editing tool.
2. Review the introductory sections carefully, ensuring you understand when to use this specific form, particularly noting that it should not be used if a petition for dissolution of marriage has been filed.
3. Fill in the names of both parties – the Father and the Mother – at the beginning of the agreement. Ensure that both individuals are accurately identified to avoid any confusion.
4. Complete the section confirming paternity by providing the full names of the biological or legal parents. List the minor or dependent child(ren)'s names and birth dates in the designated fields.
5. Detail the parenting plan by selecting the appropriate exhibit for time-sharing and parental responsibility, ensuring that it aligns with both parties’ agreements.
6. Address child support by selecting who is obligated to pay and specifying the amount, frequency, and duration of payments in the designated section. Be thorough in this area to comply with legal requirements.
7. Specify health insurance provisions for the child(ren), including who will maintain coverage and how uninsured medical costs will be handled. Choose the relevant options provided in the agreement.
8. Complete any additional sections related to life insurance, IRS income tax deductions, or other child support issues as applicable. Clarity is essential in these areas, so ensure accuracy.
9. Sign the document in the designated areas for both parties, ensuring that signatures are witnessed by a notary public or deputy clerk as required.
10. After completing the form, file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the appropriate county. Retain a copy for personal records as well.

Complete your documents online today for a smoother settlement process.