A Maryland Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) is an agreement entered into by divorcing or separating parties in the state of Maryland that outlines the terms of division of their assets, debts, and other issues related to their divorce. MSA's are typically used to divide property, support, and other matters such as child custody and visitation rights. There are two types of MSA's: a prenuptial agreement and a postnuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two parties before they are married and outlines their rights and responsibilities should they divorce in the future. A postnuptial agreement is an agreement made after the marriage has taken place. Both types of MSA's can cover the division of property, debts, support, and other matters such as child custody and visitation rights. MSA's are legally binding agreements and must be signed by both parties in the presence of a notary public.